Despite the cancellation of an organized car rally in Pickering on Sunday, police said West Division and Traffic Services officers were still busy dealing with vehicles that came into the area anyway.
The organizers had cancelled the event in advance; however, officers continued to patrol the area around Kingston Road and Brock Road in Pickering that afternoon and evening. Three vehicles were impounded for illegal modifications and two drivers were charged with stunt racing. A total of 50 Provincial Offence Notices were issued for various traffic violations, as well, said a police statement.
Racing inside garage
Later that evening, around 10 pm, GO Transit security called police to the Pickering GO parking garage. Vehicles were found racing inside. Police blocked off the exits and 19 people were charged with trespassing. Of note, about half of those in attendance were not from Durham Region, police said.
Police thanked the organizers for canceling the event, and also reminded motoring enthusiasts to be aware that the dangerous operation of motor vehicles will not be tolerated.
DRPS also thanked the OPP, York Regional Police, Toronto Police and members of the Project E.R.A.S.E. enforcement team for their assistance.
Coming from someone who was there, this is completely bullshit and stupid that they are saying that we were racing it was a car meet between friends and family doing a photoshoot and the fact that we all got charged with trespassing the racing part is complete bullshit and I’m sick and tired of people saying otherwise