Halton Police Motorcycle
The first phase of Project #Unplated has been completed by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS).
Over the course of the summer, officers were looking for unplated motorcycles and dangerous drivers. The project was initiated due to an unprecedented amount of unplated motorcycles failing to stop for police officers, an act which is most often seen during the warm summer weather.
These unplated motorcycles are often used in racing, stunt driving and dangerous driving occurrences. Throughout the summer, photos of unplated motorcycles that were seen driving throughout the region of Halton were posted to HRPS social media accounts in order to generate tips from members of the public in identifying these motorists.
As a result of Project #Unplated, 51 motorcycles were identified where their licence plates were concealed/obstructed or not present. The intelligence gathered was shared with GTA police services to assist those services with their own investigations.
In the interest of public safety, various techniques were utilized to strategically and safely stop the motorcycles in order to prevent pursuits. Where appropriate, officers exercised discretion to educate involved motorcyclists who had not been involved in reckless behaviour; however, charges were laid in some instances which included:
- Fail to Stop for Police
- Stunt Driving
- No Insurance
- Operate Unsafe Vehicle
- No License or Improper License
- Use Plate Not Authorized
- Use Fake Plate
- No Plate
- Plate Improperly Displayed
- Improper Muffler
- Unnecessary Noise
- Careless Driving
- Speeding
A total of five Motorcycles were towed/impounded by Police during the course of the project.
Tips concerning unplated motorcycles and vehicles can be:
- Reported directly to an officer at the HRPS at 905 825 4777 ext. 2391;
- Submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca; or
- Submitted via the Road Watch online form available on the HRPS website here
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