Ottawa west district traffic blitz lays 101 charges, 88 for speeding
Ottawa Police laid 101 charges during a weekend enforcement project in the west district, with 88 of them for speeding, as the city records its deadliest year on the roads in over a decade.
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Ottawa Police Service laid 101 charges during a weekend enforcement project across major roadways in the west district, with 88 of them for speeding, the service reported on November 9, 2026. Speeding charges made up 87 per cent of all offences.
Ottawa Police said officers used data-led intelligence, drawing on collision data and community concerns, to choose where to patrol. The blitz covered "major roadways across Ottawa," the service said, without naming specific streets.
What the charges included
Of the 101 charges, 88 were for speeding. The remaining 13 covered: 4 charges for using a handheld device while driving, 2 for failing to display two licence plates, 2 for carrying no valid permit, and individual charges for unauthorized plate use, failing to surrender a permit, running a red light, failing to stop at a stop sign, and failing to surrender an insurance card.
Ottawa's road safety picture
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 contributing factors in serious and fatal crashes, police said.
"Dangerous driving behaviours continue to be a significant concern on our roadways," Ottawa Police stated. Officers said enforcement targets roads where the risk to public safety is greatest.
Ottawa Police also ran a south district blitz from November 3 to November 5 that resulted in 248 charges, including seven stunt driving offences on Piperville Road, Fallowfield Road and Rideau Valley Drive North.
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. Ottawa residents can contact Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222 to report dangerous driving on specific roads, or follow enforcement updates at ottawapolice.ca.
Questions this story answers
When did the Ottawa west district traffic blitz take place?
Ottawa Police Service West District ran the enforcement project over the weekend of November 7 and 8, 2026, on major roadways across Ottawa. Police used collision data and community concerns to choose where to patrol.
How many charges were laid in the west district traffic blitz?
Ottawa Police laid 101 charges in total. Speeding accounted for 88 of the 101 charges, or 87 per cent. Other charges included 4 for handheld device use, 2 for failing to display two plates, 2 for no valid permit, and individual charges for unauthorized plate use, failing to surrender a permit, running a red light, failing to stop at a stop sign and failing to surrender an insurance card.
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. Excessive speed is one of the leading contributing factors in serious and fatal crashes, police said.
What did police say about speeding in Ottawa?
Ottawa Police stated that dangerous driving behaviours continue to be a significant concern on Ottawa's roadways, and that officers focus enforcement on areas where the risk to public safety is greatest. Police said the blitz used data-led intelligence based on collision history and community concerns.
Is there also a south district traffic blitz this week?
Yes. Ottawa Police also reported that the South District ran a three-day blitz from November 3 to November 5, 2026, which led to 248 charges including seven stunt driving offences. That blitz covered roads including Piperville Road, Fallowfield Road and Rideau Valley Drive North.
What other violations were included in the 101 west district charges?
Beyond the 88 speeding charges, the 101 total included 4 charges for handheld device use while driving, 2 for failing to display two licence plates, 2 for no valid permit, 1 for unauthorized plate use, 1 for failing to surrender a permit, 1 for a red light violation, 1 for failing to stop at a stop sign and 1 for failing to surrender an insurance card.
What can Ottawa drivers do to avoid a charge?
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.
Where can Ottawa residents find Ottawa Police enforcement updates?
Ottawa Police publish enforcement results and other news on their news page at ottawapolice.ca. Residents can also contact Ottawa Police non-emergency at 613-236-1222 to report dangerous driving in their neighbourhood.
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