Project ERASE Leads to 92 Arrests Across Peel for Dangerous Driving Offences
Region of Peel – Peel Regional Police have arrested 92 individuals for provincial and criminal offences related to street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours as part of Project ERASE (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere).
Between May and June, Peel Police officers targeted hotspot locations across the region, resulting in:
- 92 arrests
- 1,400 charges laid, including 107 for stunt driving and 52 for unnecessary noise
- 500 vehicles investigated
- Nearly 100 vehicles seized
Project ERASE is an annual Greater Toronto Area-wide enforcement campaign targeting street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies, delivered in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, Halton Regional Police and Hamilton Police Service.
Peel Regional Police will continue to increase road safety efforts like this throughout the summer and into the fall.
To help keep roads safe, members of the public are urged to report dangerous driving behaviours by contacting Road Safety Services at 905-453-3311 or by filing an online report via Road Watch. Photo and video evidence of dangerous driving incidents can also be submitted through the following evidence submission portal.
QUICK FACTS
- Project ERASE is an annual GTA-wide Joint Forces Operation conducted between May and June, targeting street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies.
- Project ERASE resulted in 92 arrests, nearly 1,400 charges, including 107 for stunt driving and 52 for unnecessary noise offences, approximately 500 vehicle investigations and nearly 100 vehicles seized across Peel Region.
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“Our commitment to keeping streets safe from stunt driving and street racing continues every day, supported by strong coordination with our policing partners. Street racing does not stop at municipal boundaries – and neither do we. For those engaging in stunt driving and aggressive driving behaviours, consider this your notice: we will catch you. No moment of adrenaline or brief thrill is worth the lifelong impacts those careless decisions have on families.”
— Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police
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