The roadside suspension, vehicle impound, speed thresholds, and why immediate legal help matters after a stunt driving charge.
Stunt driving starts with immediate roadside penalties
A stunt driving charge can bring an immediate roadside licence suspension and vehicle impoundment before the court case is finished. The court result can add fines, demerit points, a further driving prohibition, and major insurance fallout.
Speed is only one category
Many stunt cases involve high speed, but the law also captures racing, contests, aggressive manoeuvres, and other listed conduct. That is why the facts and officer notes matter so much.
Defence focuses on evidence and reduction strategy
A strong defence often starts with disclosure, speed measurement review, officer training records, calibration notes, and the possibility of reducing the charge to standard speeding where the evidence supports it.