Peel Regional Police Launch Project E.R.A.S.E. to Crack Down on Street Racing

In a continued effort to enhance road safety, Peel Regional Police is partnering with neighbouring police services to help eliminate street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours through Project ERASE (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere).

This annual, multijurisdictional enforcement campaign focuses on high-visibility, strategic operations to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area.

Since 2022, Peel Regional Police has recorded a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges, rising from just over 800 charges in 2022 to more than 2,100 in 2024. In the last two weeks, 32 vehicles have been seized and more than 400 charges have been laid, including 26 related to stunt driving. This data showcases the continued need for road safety efforts, and that street racing and stunt driving will not be tolerated.

Peel Regional Police also works closely with the cities of Mississauga and Brampton to ensure bylaws are enforced, including fines up to $800 for participants and spectators at illegal car rallies. In addition, offenders are subject charges, vehicle impoundment, and driver’s licence suspension.

To help keep roads safe, members of the public are urged to report dangerous driving behaviours by contacting Road Safety Services at 905-453-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by filing an online report via Road Watch. Photo and video evidence of dangerous driving incidents can also be submitted through the following evidence submission portal.

Peel Regional Police is proud to partner with Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, Halton Regional Police, and Hamilton Police Service on Project ERASE.

“Programs like Project E.R.A.S.E. play a crucial role in promoting public safety and building a safer Brampton—one where accountability is the norm, not the exception. Thank you to Peel Regional Police for remaining committed to listening to our community and taking strong, consistent action to combat dangerous driving and illegal street racing in Brampton and across the region.”

– Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, and Peel Police Service Board Member

“Ensuring that Mississauga’s roads are being used by responsible and careful drivers is critical to everyone’s safety. Drivers need to take accountability for their actions while using the many streets which connect our great city. Today, we stand in solidarity with Peel Regional Police as they kick off their annual Project E.R.A.S.E. (Erase Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere) campaign to ensure drivers refrain from illegal street racing and take the privilege of operating a vehicle on our roads seriously and in a manner which addresses everyone’s rights to safely travel in our city.”

– Deputy Mayor Matt Mahoney, City of Mississauga, and Peel Police Service Board Member

“Since 2022, Peel Regional Police has seen a significant increase in street racing-related charges. This upward trend sends a clear message: dangerous driving will not be tolerated in our communities. These figures reflect our unwavering commitment to road safety and highlight the ongoing need for coordinated enforcement strategies. Through strong partnerships with neighbouring police services and our government partners, we are taking a unified approach to combat high-risk driving behaviours and protect the public.”

– Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police

“York Regional Police is proud to stand alongside our law enforcement and community partners in support of Project ERASE. This initiative is critical in enhancing road safety and reducing street racing and stunt driving across the region. We are committed to ensuring that our roads are safe for everyone, and we will continue to work collaboratively to hold dangerous drivers accountable.”

– Deputy Chief Kevin McCloskey, York Regional Police

“The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are proud to join their law enforcement partners in their dedication to traffic safety. Speeding and aggressive driving is among the leading causes of preventable deaths and injuries on highways and communities throughout Ontario. The E.R.A.S.E. campaign is an excellent reminder for all drivers to share the road safely and responsibly. The OPP will hold drivers accountable for putting themselves and other roads users at risk by stunt driving and speeding.” –

– Chief Superintendent Andre Phelps, Commander, Ontario Provincial Police, Highway Safety Division

“When you speed, you not only put your own life at risk, but the lives of others. The Toronto Police Service is proud to once again partner with fellow police services across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario for the annual project ERASE to send a strong message: we will not tolerate speeding, street racing, or other dangerous driving behaviour. By working together to educate drivers and enforce the law, we can ensure that our roads remain safe for everyone.”

– Superintendent Matt Moyer, Toronto Police Service, Traffic Services Unit

“The Hamilton Police Service is proud to have partnered with other law enforcement agencies (or just Peel Regional Police if it was just them) in a united effort to combat street racing, using targeted enforcement and strategic collaboration to deter this dangerous behavior and hold offenders accountable. Together, we remain committed to protecting our roadways and ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of the community.”

– A/Superintendent Frank Miscione, Hamilton Police Service

“Street racing is a reckless and illegal act that endangers lives. The thrill of speed is never worth the irreversible consequences it can bring which includes serious injury, loss of life, and criminal charges. Through education and enforcement, the Halton Regional Police Service is proud to collaborate with our partner agencies in an effort to reduce dangerous driving practises on our streets and highways.”

– Staff Sergeant Ryan Smith, Halton Regional Police, Traffic Services