Thinking of speeding? Well, starting this weekend - think again.

Beginning this weekend (Sept. 29, 2007) speeding in the province of Ontario will cost you way more than what it used to.

Changes to the Highway Traffic Act this weekend, will allow police to impound your car if you're caught doing 50 kilometers an hour or more over the speed limit. This applies to driving on any highway or city street (in the entire province of Ontario).

Under the old law speeding fines were at around $400 plus court costs. The new law will cost you anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 and your license may be suspended for 7 days.

New law also targets dangerous drivers on our highways (traffic zig zaggers), who slip in and out of lanes aggressively, early left turning at the lights and having passengers in your trunk will also get you in deep trouble.

Safer Roads For A Safer Ontario Act

-Police can issue an immediate roadside seven-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment for street racing, participating in a driving contest or stunt driving

-The maximum fine increases from $1,000 to $10,000 upon conviction for street racing, making it the highest penalty in Canada. The minimum fine increases from $200 to $2,000.

-Courts can impose a driver's license suspension of up to 10 years for a second conviction, if the second conviction occurs within 10 years of the first conviction.

-The Act also bans driving a motor vehicle on a highway with a connected nitrous oxide system. Some street racers use nitrous oxide to enhance the acceleration capabilities of their vehicle.

-Those caught with a blood alcohol level of 0.05-0.08 can now face a minimum three-day suspension for a first offence, up to a 30-day suspension, remedial measures, and an ignition interlock for a third or subsequent offence.

-Under the Act, anyone who interferes with a police officer's duties could face a fine from $200 to $5,000 or could have to serve up to six months in jail. In some cases, it can be both.

Source: Ministry of Transportation