Ottawa Now - River Ward councillor open to seizing vehicles from two-time stunt driving violators

If you have fallen into the stunt driving trap, you are starting to make a lot of enemies in Canada’s Capital. For those curious about the actual definition of stunt driving, it’s when drivers are riding 40 to 50 km/h over the speed limit, usually reaching or even surpassing 150 km/h. This umbrella of road violations also includes aggressive driving, which ranges from driving too closely to other vehicles or cutting off nearby riders. Following a conviction for either offense, the driver is given an immediate 30-day license suspension, a 14-day vehicle impoundment, a jail term of up to 6 months, and a fine that ranges from $2,000 to $10,000. The pain doesn’t stop once you get out of jail, either. You also receive a ‘post-conviction’ license suspension, a loss of 6 Demerit points, a mandatory driver improvement course, and a potential hit to your insurance reputation. While those punishments may sound pretty steep on paper, River Ward councillor Riley Brockington is open to adding another dose of punishment for second-time offenders. That would be a permanent vehicle seizure, conducted by the province. He explains further on today’s Ottawa Now.