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Police E.R.A.S.E Program Against Street Racing,

REGION OF PEEL: Peel Regional Police and its law enforcement partners from across the GTA are delivering the message that street racing and stunt driving will not be tolerated on the streets. E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere) has now launched.

Excessive speed has consistently been the greatest contributing factor in many fatal collisions that have occurred in the Region of Peel. Street racers put themselves and unsuspecting road users at risk of death or serious injury when they choose to disobey traffic laws. They drive without due care and control and with a disregard for public safety. The real finish line may be court, fines, jail, vehicle seizure, a loss of driving privileges or even worse the hospital or the morgue.

E.R.A.S.E. is an awareness and enforcement campaign operated jointly by police services across Ontario in partnership with the Government of Ontario, with the goal of eliminating street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours.

Citizens can Call 9-1-1 if you see dangerous driving practices that could cause personal injury or loss of life. When contacting police, try to note the vehicle’s location, direction of travel, make, model, licence plate number and driver’s description.

Also ongoing is Project Noisemaker that focuses on reducing the number of vehicles with modified and/or excessively loud exhaust systems on roadways.

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