Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says it’s investigating after a gaggle of drivers had been caught stunt driving alongside Freeway 401 in Mississauga.
On Sunday, a video submitted to 6ixbuzz confirmed a number of vehicles drifting and racing between lanes. Some drivers had been additionally seen with fireworks on the meet up as nicely.
In line with the OPP, there have been two incidents reported, the primary was shortly after 2 a.m. at Freeway 401 eastbound within the Mississauga and Mavis roads space and the second occurred round 3:20 a.m. at Islington Ave. within the eastbound lanes as nicely.
“Both incidents are being investigated by OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) Crime Unit. To date, no charges have been laid but it is an active investigation,” OPP Sgt. Ted Dongelmans stated in an announcement to Now Toronto on Monday.
Police are advising witnesses to report these incidents instantly and to keep away from the realm.
In Ontario, drivers caught avenue racing or stunt driving may obtain a penalty of a seven to 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day car impoundment. As well as, drivers may face a minimal high-quality of $2,000, as much as a most high-quality of $10,000.
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On-line, some customers argue the drivers within the video must be charged for reckless driving.
“All of these people should receive lifetime bans from driving,” one X consumer stated.
“Doing a street takeover is already crazy. Doing in on the 401 is bizarre behaviour,” one other consumer stated.
“This is absolutely alarming! Stunt driving poses a serious danger not only to the drivers involved but to everyone on the road. Shutting down a major highway is incredibly concerning. I hope authorities take swift action to address this issue and ensure our roads are safe. It’s disappointing to see such reckless behavior that undermines the law and community safety,” one other consumer commented.
