Hamilton police target speeders after recent spike in stunt driving

Hamilton police have launched a two-week campaign targeting speeders after seeing a rise in stunt driving throughout the city.

The campaign dubbed Project Recalibrate aims to educate the public and to curb the recent speeding trend on Hamilton’s roads.

The city has seen a 23 per cent increase in stunt driving since the province declared a State of Emergency on March 17.

“We are committed to making our Hamilton streets safer for all users,” said Superintendent Marty Schulenberg in a news release. “While there may be fewer vehicles on the road, we are seeing some drivers take the opportunity to treat our roads like raceways.”

Police say while traffic volume may be lighter due to physical distancing and the closure of non-essential businesses, there is still an expectation that motorists act responsibly and within the law.

“Speeding puts everyone at risk and increases the likelihood of death or serious injury. This behaviour is entirely preventable so we are reminding drivers to slow down and obey speed limits,” said Schulenberg.

The campaign will run from May 4 to 15 with officers placed at various locations throughout the city.