A total of 65 charges have been laid after the Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit hosted a collaborative joint- forces policing initiative this weekend called Project ERASE.
It deals with local issues and community raised concerns over noisy motor vehicles that are modified and not complying with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
ERASE stands for Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere and if you were out on Saturday night in Barrie, you may have noticed more officers on patrol and conducting traffic stops.
Police collectively issued a total of 57-Part 1 offence notices under the HTA which included 13 no muffler/improper muffler charges,10 unnecessary noise violations and 14 speeding tickets.
Six motor vehicles were towed, and one was impounded.
There were six Part-3 notices laid for Drive while under Suspension (3), No Insurance (2) and Operate Unsafe Motor Vehicle (1).
In addition, 9 approved screening device tests were administered, and one drug recognition test was conducted which resulted in a criminal charge of Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle by Drug. One driver was also stopped and subsequently charged with Drive while Prohibited.
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Media Release: Project ERASE Comes to the City of Barrie – https://t.co/UFMmBMIclL On Saturday August 7, 2021, the Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit hosted a… pic.twitter.com/0ru17DNL3E
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) August 9, 2021