Ottawa south district traffic blitz lays 248 charges, including 7 stunt driving offences
Ottawa Police laid 248 charges across south Ottawa roads over three days in early November, including seven stunt driving offences on Piperville Road, Fallowfield Road and Rideau Valley Drive North.
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Ottawa Police Service laid 248 charges across south Ottawa roads over three days in early November, including seven stunt driving offences. The enforcement ran from November 3 to November 5, 2026 on roads including Piperville Road, Hall Road, Thunder Road, Fallowfield Road, Rideau Valley Drive North and Strandherd Drive.
The charges included 59 speeding tickets, 2 more in community safety zones, 7 stunt driving offences, 35 stop sign violations, 17 charges for handheld device use while driving, 11 for window coating obstructions, 8 bus lane violations and 6 charges for driving under suspension, Ottawa Police reported.
The speed offences
Three of the seven stunt driving arrests stood out for the speeds involved. On November 3, officers on Piperville Road stopped drivers travelling 105 km/h and 112 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. On November 4, a driver on Fallowfield Road reached 156 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, 76 km/h over the posted limit. On November 5, a driver on Rideau Valley Drive North was stopped at 142 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
In Ontario, a stunt driving charge at the roadside means an immediate licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.
Why police are running blitzes
Ottawa Police reported 32 traffic fatalities from 23 fatal collisions in 2026, the deadliest year on Ottawa's roads in more than a decade. Excessive speed is one of the leading factors in serious and fatal crashes, the service has said.
"Speeding, distracted driving and failing to obey traffic signs can have devastating consequences," Ottawa Police stated in their November 9 release. Officers said enforcement focuses on roads where collision data and community complaints show the greatest risk.
What drivers should know
Ottawa Police ask drivers to obey posted speed limits, put mobile devices away, never drive impaired, stop completely at red lights and stop signs, and carry valid licence, permit, insurance and registration. Drivers who see dangerous driving can contact Ottawa Police or use the OPS anonymous tip line.
Ottawa Police publish enforcement results on their news page at ottawapolice.ca.
Questions this story answers
When did the Ottawa south district traffic blitz take place?
Ottawa Police Service South District ran the enforcement project over three days, from November 3 to November 5, 2026, on roads in the south end of Ottawa including Piperville Road, Hall Road, Thunder Road, Fallowfield Road, Rideau Valley Drive North and Strandherd Drive.
How many charges were laid in the south district traffic blitz?
Ottawa Police laid 248 charges in total. These included 59 speeding charges, 2 charges in community safety zones, 7 stunt driving offences, 35 stop sign violations, 17 charges for handheld device use while driving, 11 for window coating obstructions, 8 bus lane violations and 6 driving under suspension charges.
What speed was the fastest driver caught in the blitz?
Ottawa Police reported that on November 4, a driver on Fallowfield Road was caught travelling 156 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. That is 76 km/h over the posted limit. On Rideau Valley Drive North, another driver reached 142 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on November 5.
What is a stunt driving offence in Ontario?
In Ontario, a driver commits a stunt driving offence when they exceed the speed limit by a certain threshold - for example, 50 km/h over in a 70 km/h zone, or 40 km/h over in a 60 km/h zone. A stunt driving charge carries immediate licence suspension and vehicle impoundment at the roadside.
How deadly have Ottawa roads been in 2026?
Ottawa Police reported 32 traffic fatalities from 23 fatal collisions in 2026, making it the deadliest year on Ottawa's roads in more than a decade. Police say excessive speed is one of the leading contributing factors in serious and fatal crashes.
What did police say about dangerous driving in Ottawa?
Ottawa Police stated that speeding, distracted driving and failing to obey traffic signs can have devastating consequences, and urged drivers to slow down and stay attentive. Officers said enforcement focuses on areas where the risk to public safety is greatest, guided by collision data and community concerns.
What other violations were included in the 248 charges?
Beyond speeding and stunt driving, the 248 charges included 35 stop sign violations, 17 charges for using a handheld device while driving, 11 charges for obstructed window coatings, 8 bus lane violations, 6 charges for driving under suspension, and additional charges for licensing, insurance, and unsecured passengers.
What can Ottawa drivers do to avoid a charge in a traffic enforcement project?
Ottawa Police ask drivers to obey posted speed limits, put mobile devices away while driving, never drive impaired, stop completely at red lights and stop signs, and ensure their licence, permit, insurance and registration are valid and in the vehicle.
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