Brampton, May 13, 2025 – With illegal street racing and stunt driving on the rise across the Greater Toronto Area, Peel Regional Police, joined by neighbouring forces and municipal leaders, have launched Project ERASE (Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere) — a coordinated campaign to crack down on dangerous driving and promote public safety.
Led by Peel Police in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police, York Regional Police, Halton Regional Police, and Hamilton Police Service, the initiative aims to increase enforcement, visibility, and public awareness throughout the region.
“Excessive speed continues to be the leading contributor to fatal collisions in the GTA,” said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews of Peel Regional Police. “In just the last two weeks, we’ve seized 32 vehicles and laid more than 400 charges — nearly 30 related to stunt driving. Dangerous driving will not be tolerated.”
Street racing-related charges in Peel have surged by 154 per cent over the last three years — from around 800 in 2022 to more than 2,100 in 2024.
Police say they are also working with the cities of Brampton and Mississauga to enforce municipal bylaws, which could result in fines of up to $800, vehicle impoundments, and driver’s licence suspensions for participants and spectators at illegal car rallies.
Toronto Police have laid 229 charges related to stunt driving already this year and received 182 calls. In 2024, that number reached 1,134.
“Speeding endangers everyone,” said Acting Superintendent Matt Moyer of Toronto’s Traffic Services Unit. “We need to educate drivers, enforce the law, and ensure consistency across jurisdictions when it comes to sentencing and prosecution.”
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown delivered a blunt message during the campaign’s launch:
“For those out there worried about having your car impounded or getting a big fat ticket, my advice is simple: don’t be an idiot. If you don’t drive recklessly, you won’t face the consequences.”
He praised Project ERASE as a vital tool to “build a safer Brampton — one where accountability is the norm.”
Mississauga Deputy Mayor Matt Mahoney, also a Peel Police Services Board member, echoed those sentiments: “Drivers must take responsibility. Operating a vehicle is a serious matter that affects everyone’s right to safety.”
Project ERASE will include heightened police visibility in high-risk areas known for street racing activity. Authorities urge the public to report dangerous driving directly to police or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.