Ontario man pressured to pay $18,000 in rental charges after being caught stunt driving in Lamborghini

TORONTO —
An Ontario man might be pressured to pay $18,000 in rental charges as a result of the Lamborghini he rented was impounded by police after he was allegedly caught stunt driving.

In line with Peel Regional Police, the rented Lamborghini was being “examined out” by the motive force, who was caught going 122 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in Brampton. 

Drivers in Ontario caught stunt driving are topic to a 14-day car impoundment. 

Because the car might be impounded and unable to be returned to the rental automotive firm, police say the 28-year-old driver from London, Ont. might be on the hook for $18,000 in charges. 

Stunt driving laws in Ontario turned more durable on July 1, upping the car impoundment interval from seven days to 14 days. 

As well as, anybody caught driving 40 km/h or extra above the velocity restrict the place the utmost is lower than 80 km/h will now face stunt driving fees. 

Earlier than July 1, drivers must be busted going greater than 50 km/h for it to be thought of stunt driving on these roads. 

The foundations for roads or highways the place the velocity restrict is 80 km/h or increased stays the identical.

Motorists additionally face a 30-day roadside driver’s licence suspension.