Erasing Street Racing This Summer

A joint-police services effort to combat stunt driving and street racing across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) launched today near the waterfront.

The annual Project ERASE (Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere) addresses illegal street racing, stunt driving and other dangerous driving practices through enforcement.

“Speeding and aggressive driving behaviours put your life and the lives of others in danger, and it is never worth it. This driving behaviour will not be tolerated.”

“These issues have no boundaries - and our Service is committed to collaborating with our partners across the GTA to address this problem,” Staff Superintendent Chief Kelly Skinner said at a news conference May 23 in front of vehicles seized from street racing.

Since the start of 2024, officers have laid 579 stunt-driving charges and 215 related criminal charges in Toronto.

Skinner revealed calls for service relating to stunt driving are up 31% from the same time frame last year.

“We encourage the public to report dangerous driving and illegal racing activities as a proactive step towards ensuring community and road safety,” she continued.

TPS Superintendent Matt Moyer, York Regional Police Service Deputy Chief Kevin McCloskey, Peel Regional Police Service Deputy Chief Marc Andrews and OPP Superintendent Chris Josiah also spoke, reaffirming the joint-commitment to cracking down on stunt driving and street racing. 

“We stand here in solidarity as law enforcement partners to send a strong message,” TPS Traffic Superintendent Matt Moyer said.

“That we are united in our efforts to stop this dangerous driving behaviour.”

Drivers who are involved in stunt driving and street racing are subject to:

• An immediate 30-day driver’s license suspension;

• An immediate 14-day vehicle impoundment at roadside (whether it is your vehicle or not);

• A minimum fine of $2,000 and a maximum of $10,000;

• A jail term of up to six months;

• Six demerit points

“Speeding and aggressive driving behaviours put your life and the lives of others in danger, and it is never worth it. This driving behaviour will not be tolerated.”