Definition of Dangerous Driving

Dangerous driving refers to operating a motor vehicle in a manner that may pose a threat to public safety. Under Section 320.13 of the Criminal Code of Canada, this is a serious criminal offense.

What Constitutes Dangerous Driving

• Excessive speeding
• Dangerous passing
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Street racing
• Inappropriate driving in adverse weather or road conditions
• Reckless driving behavior

Legal Consequences

Penalties for dangerous driving can be severe:

• Up to 10 years imprisonment (up to 14 years if causing bodily harm)
• Up to life imprisonment if causing death
• Driver's license suspension
• Criminal record
• Substantial fines
• Significant insurance premium increases

Related Charges

• Reckless driving
• Street racing
• Dangerous driving causing bodily harm
• Dangerous driving causing death

Defense Strategies

When facing dangerous driving charges, possible defense strategies include:

• Challenging the "dangerous" nature of the driving
• Examining the legality of evidence
• Witness testimony reliability
• Consideration of road and weather conditions

Our legal team has extensive experience handling dangerous driving cases and will provide professional legal defense.