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More than 2,400 charges laid in Ontario police crackdown on street racing
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More than 2,400 charges laid in Ontario police crackdown on street racing

Ontario police concluded a road safety campaign called 'Project Erase,' resulting in over 2,400 charges related to unsafe, high-speed, and reckless driving. The initiative involved multiple police services across the province and led to 2,438 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and 118 Criminal Code charges. Authorities emphasized the dangers of excessive speed, which contributed to 75 road fatalities in the previous year. Peel Regional Police reported a 30% increase in charges compared to the prior 12–18 months, attributed to resource reallocation focused on road safety. Police urged the public to report dangerous driving to help prevent tragedies.

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More than 2,400 charges laid in Ontario police crackdown on street racing

Ontario police concluded a road safety campaign called 'Project Erase,' resulting in over 2,400 charges related to unsafe, high-speed, and reckless driving. The initiative involved multiple police services across the province and led to 2,438 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and 118 Criminal Code charges. Authorities emphasized the dangers of excessive speed, which contributed to 75 road fatalities in the previous year. Peel Regional Police reported a 30% increase in charges compared to the prior 12–18 months, attributed to resource reallocation focused on road safety. Police urged the public to report dangerous driving to help prevent tragedies.

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