Traffic

'25 minutes I don't remember': Officer's story highlights move over law

Conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 401, a vehicle crashed into the back of Constable Kevin Nickerson's cruiser, knocking him unconscious for several minutes. The collision happened June 8, while...

November 6, 2026 1:02 pm EST EST

New Pay-by-Plate kiosks begin installation today

The City of Ottawa announced a new way to pay for parking, streamlining the process through Pay-by-Plate kiosks. These kiosks will be available for on-street parking spaces and City-managed parking...

November 2, 2026 10:24 am EST EST

Commercial vehicle blitz over the weekend pulls 20 vehicles off road

Police conducted a commercial vehicle blitz in Ottawa's west end, resulting in 20 vehicles taken off road and a total of 68 charges laid. The blitz was conducted by Ontario Provincial Police, Ottawa...

October 26, 2026 3:09 pm EST EST

Traffic stops in Barrhaven, Riverside South result in dozens of charges

A deadly week on Ottawa's roads prompted police to create a targeted traffic initiative stopping dozens of vehicles in south Ottawa communities. According to a release from officials, 41 charges were...

October 19, 2026 1:00 pm EST EST

78-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle in Sandy Hill

A 78-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle died overnight Thursday from life-threatening injuries, just a day after police issued a warning to road users. Emergency responders were called around...

October 16, 2026 10:38 am EST EST

29 people killed on Ottawa roads — the highest in years

After a string of collisions in the last week that have killed three people in the nation's capital, Ottawa police are putting out an urgent plea. The data shows traffic-related fatalities are well...

October 15, 2026 10:43 am EST EST

A collision leaves one driver dead, police seeking witnesses

Police say they are looking for witnesses after one man died following a collision early Sunday morning. On Oct. 11 in the early morning, emergency crews arrived on the scene of an SUV collision where...

October 12, 2026 9:52 am EST EST

One person dead following a fatal collision in Ottawa's east end

One man has died following a fatal collision in the evening of Saturday, Oct. 10. According to a release, Ottawa police say they were called to the scene of a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV at...

October 12, 2026 9:37 am EST EST

Police see increase in serious collisions, reminds drivers to share the road

Ottawa Police are reminding drivers to slow down and share the road after seeing a recent increase in serious and fatal collisions involving vulnerable road users in the nation's capital this year. Since...

October 4, 2026 10:29 am EST EST

A hit-and-run leaves one woman dead; police looking for driver

A woman has died after a fatal collision in the area of West Hunt Club Road and Merivale Road between a motorcycle and a car. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is investigating this hit-and-run collision...

October 3, 2026 10:39 am EST EST