Hamilton Police Service has seen a significant increase in the number of complaints to the Aggressive Driver’s Hotline with regards to the proliferation of performance vehicles throughout the city. These complaints include loud exhaust systems, illegal light packages, loud stereo systems and the associated behaviours including street racing, dangerous driving and stunt driving. 

“We hear you, Hamilton,” says Superintendent Marty Schulenberg, “We’ve listened to residents from Stoney Creek to Waterdown that the excessive noise caused by a small number of cars, trucks and motorcycles is having a negative impact in our community.”

From June 18, 2021 to August 31, 2021, 1047 charges were laid, including the following:

• 40 Stunt-related charges
• 40 Vehicles towed
• 371 Muffler Infractions
• 580 Other related offences

“While Project TORQUE is over, we will continue to crack down on poor driving behaviours and vehicles with illegal modifications. We encourage residents to keep reporting to assist us in our efforts to keep our roads safe,” says Schulenberg.

To report traffic concerns, contact traffic@hamiltonpolice.on.ca or call 905-546-4756.

Roadway safety is all of our responsibility, the Hamilton Police Service will be doing our part, so please help us and do yours. Let’s all get home safely.

On Thursday, October 31, 2019, shortly before 11:30 p.m., while on proactive patrol a Hamilton Police officer observed a Toyota SUV attempting to pass a BMW sedan as they were travelling eastbound on Queenston Road approaching Lake Avenue. Once at the intersection the vehicles stopped for the red light. When the signal changed to green, both vehicles sped off and maintained a speed which exceeded the posted speed limit for several blocks. The officer was able to safely stop both vehicles in the area of Queenston Road and Gray Road.

A traffic stop was conducted and police confirmed the drivers held valid licences.

Both drivers are scheduled to appear in court in late November by way of court summons, to answer to the charge of Stunt Driving.

In accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, stunt driving violations result in an immediate seven-day driver’s licence suspension and vehicle impoundment for the same period.

If found guilty in court, the penalties for stunt driving could include a fine between $2000 - $10,000, up to six months in jail and a two-year licence suspension.

CHARGED

• 23-year-old Stoney Creek man

CHARGES

• Stunt Driving-Race motor vehicle

CHARGED

• 36-year-old Stoney Creek man

CHARGES

• Stunt Driving-Race motor vehicle

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to call 905-546-2963.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com