Ottawa Police takes an integrated enforcement approach to speeding & unnecessary noise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:20 am

(Ottawa) — This past weekend, as part of the Integrated Enforcement Initiative, Ottawa Police continued to address aggressive driving, speeding & related noise violations in the South/East, Market & West End with a focus on popular meet-up locations including the Strandherd Drive corridor.

Over 64 charges were issued to drivers for offences including street racing/stunting/speeding, failing to stop for police, red light, improper muffler and unnecessary noise infractions among others.

“Street racing, high speeds and related vehicle noise not only impact the safety of other road users, but the community as a whole,” said Sgt. Craig Roberts, Ottawa Police Traffic Case Manager. “It’s a quality-of-life issue for residents from one end of the city to the other.”

The Ottawa Police Service will continue to focus on those engaging in aggressive driving, street racing as well as any vehicle observed with illegal exhaust/muffler modifications throughout the Spring & Summer months.

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