Hamilton Police launch campaign to crack down on speeding, stunt driving
Published May 4, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Hamilton Police are kicking off on Monday (May 4) a campaign aimed at cracking down on speeding in the city.
Hamilton Police are kicking off on Monday (May 4) a campaign aimed at cracking down on speeding in the city.
The two-week campaign, known as Project Recalibrate, will also look to tackle an increase in stunt driving.
Since the Provincial State of Emergency was declared on March 17, Hamilton Police have noted an increase in speeding on Hamilton’s roads, including a 23 per cent increase in stunt driving.
Police say that while traffic volume may be lighter due to physical distancing and the closure of non-essential businesses, there is still an expectation that road users will act responsibly and within the law.
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“We are committed to making our Hamilton streets safer for all users,” said police Superintendent Marty Schulenberg.
“While there may be fewer vehicles on the road, we are seeing some drivers take the opportunity to treat our roads like raceways.”
The campaign’s goal is to educate the public and to curb the recent speeding trend on Hamilton’s roads.
Drivers who are charged with stunt driving face an automatic court date, seven-day driving suspension and lose their car for seven days.
“Speeding puts everyone at risk and increases the likelihood of death or serious injury. This behaviour is entirely preventable so we are reminding drivers to slow down and obey speed limits.”
Project Recalibrate will run from May 4 to May 15 and will take place in various locations across Hamilton.
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