Police forces across Ontario are intensifying enforcement against dangerous driving behaviors under Project ERASE, targeting stunt driving, street racing, excessive speeding, careless driving, and large car meets.
The campaign, an all‑Greater Toronto Area effort, includes multiple police services and aims to eliminate racing activities on streets everywhere.
During the two‑month campaign ending in June, the Toronto Police issued 148 traffic tickets for stunt driving and responded to 151 reports of dangerous driving.
Officers say the numbers remain high. They emphasize that even one vehicle removed from the road could save a life, and that every charge includes an educational component for drivers and their families.
Fines for conviction range from $2,000 to $10,000. The police stress that reckless driving is not limited to highways but occurs in parking lots and other low‑traffic areas, especially after hours.
Incidents occur throughout the day, but car meets and racing are often seen in the evenings and on weekends, with high speeds, abrupt lane changes, and tire squeals.
Enforcement relies on undercover operations and intelligence gathering to anticipate events and deploy adequate resources.
In Peel Region during May and June, police made 92 arrests and filed 1,400 charges. They seized 100 vehicles, including 107 for stunt driving and 52 for unnecessary noise.
During the Canada Day week, the Ontario Provincial Police recorded more than 19,000 traffic offenses, including 8,600 speeding charges and 311 stunt driving charges.
The multi‑jurisdictional effort underscores a commitment to reducing dangerous road behavior and protecting public safety. The campaign aims to deter future incidents through a combination of enforcement and education.
