Peel police reported a significant 154% increase in street racing charges from 2022 to 2024. In a recent two-week period, they seized 32 vehicles and issued over 400 charges. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown emphasized the life-threatening risks associated with street racing during a campaign launch to combat illegal activities. Project Erase includes collaboration among multiple police services to curb these dangerous behaviors. Illegal car rallies have led cities like Vaughan, Mississauga, and Brampton to tighten regulations, aiming to reduce incidents and enhance public safety for drivers and pedestrians alike.
"Street racing puts innocent lives at risk. We're tired of hearing about tragedies of lives taken too soon because of a reckless act," Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said at a news conference.
Police launched their annual enforcement campaign on Tuesday to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area.
Illegal car rallies involve organized groups of drivers who engage in actions such as excessive noise, speeding and stunt driving, as well as blocking or impeding motor vehicle or pedestrian traffic, said York police Insp. Kelly Chester.
Brampton joined Vaughan in tightening bylaws last year, with Mississauga and Brampton enacting similar laws to potentially decrease street racing incidents.
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