Police launch ‘Project NoiseMaker’ initiative
Posted May 14, 2022 06:07:56 PM.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is continuing its crack down on speeding vehicles and stunt drivers as the third edition of 'Project NoiseMaker' initiative gets underway this month.
Police officers were present in the Barrhaven area on Friday, May 13, where they issued 20 tickets for speeding including three for failing to stop at a red light.
There was a motorist on Longfields Drive and Strandherd Drive, who police say, was going 123 km/hr in a 70 km/hr zone and is facing multiple charges including driving with no insurance and dangerous operation of a vehicle.
Police say the driver refused to stop and attempted to flee, but was unsuccessful.
#Noisemaker kicked off the season last night.
Officers were present @ Strandherd/Greenbank, Strandherd Dr/ Woodroffe Ave and Merivale/Meadowlands
2 #stuntdriving charges
20 tickets for speeding
3 Fail to Stop at Red Light, and several other HTA violations (1/3)— OPS Traffic Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) May 14, 2022
Driver was arrested and charged with:
Flight from Police
Resist Peace Officer
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle#stuntdriving
Drive no Insurance
Drive Motor Vehicle- Improper Licence
No muffler
Drive Motor Vehicle – No Plates (3/3)#ottnews @OttawaPolice— OPS Traffic Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) May 14, 2022
In 2020, the total number of stunt driving charges were 78 and by 2021, that number increased to 157. Last year alone, close to 1,200 speeding and 175 improper muffler/excessive noise-related fines were issued.
Police say they stop an average of ten stunt drivers each week. A stunt driving charge is laid when the driver is going 50 km/hr or more over the posted limit, and could face a charge up to $10,000, including a 14-day seizure of their vehicle.
This year, police say they're implementing a new approach towards stunt driving, called 'The Hear it. See it. Report it' initiative. This will give residents a new option to help police combat stunt driving, noise making and speeding in neighbourhoods. The information will be used by the OPS to follow up with drivers who may disregard posted speed limits.
Police warn dangerous driving represents an immediate danger to public safety and should be reported to 911 and any traffic safety complaints can be made online.
