How to report dangerous, aggressive drivers on the streets in Mississauga and Brampton
Published July 11, 2023 at 1:23 pm
Police are urging motorists to report dangerous and suspicious drivers while out on Mississauga and Brampton streets and are offering up some tips to make sure you can help curb bad drivers safely.
As part of the”Vision Zero” policy, Peel Regional Police are on a mission to reduce and eliminate motor vehicle collisions and fatalities in Mississauga and Brampton and say residents and drivers have a role to play in keeping streets safe.
The RoadWatch program encourages residents to assist officers by reporting dangerous and aggressive drivers encountered on the road and police are offering some step-by-step tips so you can report problem drivers safely.
Collect information
“Keeping your safety in mind, try and gather as much information as possible,” Peel Regional Police said in a release.
Important details to note include the vehicle’s licence plate, identifiers such as make, model and colour, and a description of the driver if possible.
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Never Follow the Driver
While police say to collect information on problem drivers, they are also warning against chasing any aggressive or dangerous drivers.
Police say that “safety comes first” when making a report and warn drivers never to follow the person they are trying to report as it could lead to further incidents.
Make a RoadWatch Report
Once you have all the available information, head over to the Peel Regional Police website and scroll down to Aggressive Driving to click on the RoadWatch option, or click here for the police online reporting portal.
There are several different types of incidents that can be reported online and range from driving complaints to thefts, property damage and mischief.
Next Steps
Once your complaint is filed it is handed over to investigators
On a first offence, drivers will receive a written warning in the mail. On a second offence, drivers will get a written warning and a home visit from officers, and on a third strike “you’re out,” police said.
“Cops are showing up to your house, and charges will be considered” after a third offence, a police spokesperson said. “When you’re driving aggressively and aggressively, you’re not only putting yourself at risk but other drivers and other pedestrians at risk.”
Just last week police charged a driver who allegedly uploaded footage of himself driving more than 200km/hr during a street race in Brampton. The driver’s licence was suspended and a 2022 Chevy Corvette was impounded.
Peel police say road safety and reducing the number of incidents is the force’s top priority, and police are urging pedestrians to keep road safety front of mind.
There were a total of 19,269 reportable crashes in Peel last year, up nearly 10,000 more compared to the 9,522 reported in 2021. And the number of injuries also climbed from 1,065 to 1,116, while property damage crashes saw a huge spike from 8,426 to 18,119.
Police say there were a combined 375 pedestrians struck by moving vehicles in both Mississauga and Brampton in 2022, making for a 3 per cent increase from the previous year. There was also a 9 per cent jump in motor vehicle fatalities in the region last year with 37 people dying in 34 crashes, up from 31 fatal collisions in 2021.
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