South District Traffic Blitz results in 248 charges, including seven stunt driving offences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 9, 2026 2:25 p.m.
Ottawa — Members of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) South District conducted a three-day traffic enforcement blitz from November 3 to 5, 2026, resulting in 248 charges for a variety of offences that put road users at risk.
The initiative focused on speeding, stop sign violations, distracted driving and other unsafe driving behaviours in the south end of the city.
Over the three days, officers issued dozens of charges for dangerous driving behaviours, including:
- 59 charges for speeding, along with two additional charges for speeding in a community safety zone;
- 35 charges for failing to stop at a stop sign;
- 17 charges for using a hand-held communication device while driving;
- 11 charges for driving with window coatings that obstructed the driver's view;
- Eight charges for driving in a reserved bus lane; and
- Six charges for driving while under suspension.
Officers also issued charges for various licensing, permit and insurance violations, as well as offences involving improperly secured passengers, open liquor and cannabis in vehicles.
One driver was also charged for failing to move over for an emergency vehicle or tow truck.
Seven drivers charged with Stunt Driving
Of particular concern, seven drivers were charged with stunt driving after being caught travelling at excessive speeds.
On November 3, officers stopped two drivers on Piperville Road travelling at 105 km/h and 112 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone.
The following day, November 4, three more drivers were charged:
- A driver travelling 103 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Piperville Road;
- A driver travelling 110 km/h in a 60 km/h zone near Hall Road and Thunder Road; and
- A driver travelling 156 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Fallowfield Road.
On November 5, officers charged two additional drivers, including one travelling 142 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Rideau Valley Drive North and another travelling 114 km/h in a 70 km/h zone near Strandherd Drive and the Transitway.
Under Ontario's stunt driving legislation, drivers caught travelling 40 km/h or more over the posted speed limit in zones where the limit is less than 80 km/h, or 50 km/h or more over in zones with limits of 80 km/h or higher, face an immediate roadside licence suspension and vehicle impoundment, along with significant fines and other penalties upon conviction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility
The Ottawa Police Service reminds drivers that speeding, distracted driving and failing to obey traffic signs can have devastating consequences.
Drivers are urged to slow down, put their phones away, pay attention to their surroundings and obey posted traffic signs.
Traffic enforcement initiatives will continue across Ottawa, with a focus on addressing dangerous driving behaviours and responding to community concerns.
Residents are encouraged to report ongoing traffic concerns in their neighbourhoods to help police identify areas where additional enforcement may be needed.
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