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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Over 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized in Peel police street racing campaign
Peel Regional Police's annual street racing campaign resulted in more than 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized and 2,100 provincial and criminal charges laid, police said in a news release Monday. The multi-jurisdictional enforcement campaign looks to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area. This year's operation led to over 684 vehicle investigations, police said in the news release. Between May and June, police say 86 stunt driving charges and 125 unnecessary noise charges were laid. "Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk," Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. "Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving." In May, Peel police reported a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges since 2022: 2,100 in 2024 compared with 800 in 2022. Participants and spectators at illegal car rallies can be fined up to $800, police have said. Police highlighted examples of offences in Monday's release, including one from May in which officers observed a driver travelling at 209 km/h. Peel police are urging the public to report dangerous driving behaviours by contacting police or calling Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Peel police lay more than 2,100 charges in months-long street racing crackdown
More than 100 people were arrested and over 2,000 charges laid for street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours as part of a months-long enforcement project by Peel police. More than 100 people have been arrested and more than 2,000 charges laid for street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours during a months-long enforcement project by Peel police. In a news release, Peel Regional Police said officers from multiple jurisdictions targeted 'hotspot' locations across the GTA between May and June 2025 as part of their annual Project ERASE. They said they investigated 684 vehicles and seized nearly 100, and eventually laid more than 2,100 charges including 86 for stunt driving and 125 for unnecessary noise. More than 130 individuals were arrested. 'Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk,' Deputy Police Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. 'Through initiatives like Project ERASE, Peel Regional Police are committed to curbing dangerous driving behaviours that threaten the safety of our roads.' Investigators said in one incident, which happened on May 17, officers charged a driver with stunt driving after they were caught travelling 209 kms/hr. peel dangerous driving Peel police said officers charged a driver with stunt driving after they were caught travelling 209 km/hr on May 17. Another incident saw two vehicles collide on May 18 when the driver of a silver vehicle ran a red light and hit a pickup truck, causing it flip on its roof. The driver of the silver vehicle was charged with dangerous operation, stunt driving, and racing a motor vehicle. Police said both of the vehicles were present at a street racing event prior to the collision. 'Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving,' Andrews said. OPP also cracking down on dangerous driving Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) also shared the results of their latest safe driving campaign on Monday. In a post on social media, OPP said their officers laid more than 930 charges for dangerous driving behaviours between July 13 and 19. Nineteen commercial motor vehicles were also taken off the road for various violations. The OPP said the number one offence for both commercial and non-commercial vehicle drivers during the week was speeding.
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
Over 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized in Peel police street racing campaign
Peel Regional Police's annual street racing campaign resulted in more than 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized and 2,100 provincial and criminal charges laid, police said in a news release Monday. The multi-jurisdictional enforcement campaign looks to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area. This year's operation led to over 684 vehicle investigations, police said in the news release. Between May and June, police say 86 stunt driving charges and 125 unnecessary noise charges were laid. "Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk," Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. "Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving." In May, Peel police reported a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges since 2022: 2,100 in 2024 compared with 800 in 2022. Participants and spectators at illegal car rallies can be fined up to $800, police have said. Police highlighted examples of offences in Monday's release, including one from May in which officers observed a driver travelling at 209 km/h.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
OPP charge Brampton driver with stunt driving on Highway 11
Ontario Provincial Police stopped a commercial motor vehicle driver from Brampton with stunt driving on July 8, 2025. The vehicle involved was subsequently impounded. (Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) A Brampton-area driver faces stunt driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police stopped a commercial motor vehicle speeding on Highway 11 early Monday morning. On July 8 at about 3:30 a.m., officers pulled over the driver after the vehicle was recorded travelling 103 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone in Latchford, Ont. The 30-year-old motorist was charged with stunt driving under the Highway Traffic Act, triggering an immediate 14-day vehicle impoundment and a 30-day roadside licence suspension. The driver is scheduled for a traffic court appearance at a later date. 'Slow down (and) drive safe,' said Const. Martin Thibault in a social media post detailing the incident. Speeding vs. stunt driving Since 2007, in Ontario, exceeding the posted speed limit by 50 or more km/h on roads with a speed limit of 80 km/h or higher or by 40 or more km/h on roads with a speed limit of less than 80 km/h or exceeding 150 km/h on any roadway is consider stunt driving. Court-imposed penalties for stunt driving may include a fine of up to $10,000, a driver's licence suspension of up to three years and/or up to six months in jail. In Ontario, drivers face a minimum first-time fine for stunt driving of $2,000 upon conviction.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Driver suspended since 2021 stopped on Ottawa road, police say
Ottawa police step up patrols in wake of D.C. shooting A 37-year-old man suspended from driving for four years is facing new charges after being stopped on an Ottawa road. The Ottawa Police Service's Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit says the driver of a pickup truck was stopped in the area of Knoxdale Road and Woodroffe Avenue. Police say the driver had a criminal suspension for impaired driving since 2021. The driver was charged with driving while suspended and having no insurance, and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days. 'Outstanding work by our OPS Traffic Escort Unit earlier today…removing another high-risk driver from city streets,' police said. Outstanding work by our OPS Traffic Escort Unit earlier today…removing another high-risk driver from city streets near Knoxdale & Woodroffe Ave; 37yr old male with Criminal Suspension (Impaired) since 2021…driving while Suspended & no Insurance. Vehicle impounded 45 days. — OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) July 8, 2025 Drivers charged with stunt driving Three drivers were stopped for stunt driving on Highway 174 in Ottawa's east end. Police say one driver was stopped going 142 km/h in the 80 km/h construction zone on the highway. 'High speeds and construction zones are never a good mix,' police said on X.' '(Monday), a member of the OPS Traffic Escort Unit was able to 'pump-the-brakes on one driver.' High speeds and construction zones are never a good mix; yesterday a member of OPS' Traffic Escort Unit was able to 'pump-the-brakes' on one driver doing 142 thru the 80km/h construction zone along the 174 East near Orleans Blvd. Stunt charge, court date & vehicle impounded. — OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) July 8, 2025 Police also reported a motorcyclist was stopped going 140 km/h on Highway 174, and the driver of an SUV was observed going 145 km/h. The three drivers are charged with stunt driving, which includes a 30-day licence suspension and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.
