Unauthorized car meets face enforcement across Ottawa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 23, 2026    3:28 p.m. 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is addressing ongoing quality-of-life concerns related to unauthorized car meets across the city, including excessive noise, disruptive behaviour, and unsafe driving.

These gatherings can impact nearby residents, businesses, and road safety.

The OPS has obtained permission to enforce trespassing violations at several private properties with large parking lots.

Officers may issue trespass notices and make arrests for individuals who are on, or return to, private property without authorization.

Those who organize or attend unauthorized car meets may also be subject to enforcement under municipal by-laws, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Criminal Code.

Police are authorized to enforce offences such as stunt driving, careless driving, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle on private property.

Notice to property owners:

Property owners who wish to authorize OPS to enforce trespassing on their property can apply for Agent Status at ottawapolice.ca/agentstatus.

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