The York Regional Police Traffic Enforcement Unit, in conjunction with the Air Support Unit and AIM Autosport are delivering the message that street racing and stunt driving will not be tolerated on the streets of York Region.

Deputy Chief Tom Carrique will be speaking about the importance of Project ERASE and efforts to eliminate street racing activity. Inspector Mark Pritchard from the Ontario Provincial Police will also speak about the issue of street racing and stunt driving. Finally, Juliana Chiovitti from AIM Autosport will be speaking about the importance of keeping racing on the track and off of our streets. The media will have the opportunity to capture images of the York Regional Police helicopter Air2 and Durham Regional Police's helicopter Air1. Police vehicles will also be present, as well as AIM Autosport's Ferrari race cars and a car that was involved in a collision as a result of street racing.

Excessive speed has consistently been the greatest contributing factor in many fatal collisions that have occurred on York Region roads. Street racers put themselves and unsuspecting road users at risk of death or serious injury when they choose to disobey traffic laws and drive without due care and control and with a disregard for public safety.

Call 9-1-1 if you see dangerous driving practices that could cause personal injury or loss of life. When contacting police, try to note the vehicle's location, direction of travel, make, model, licence plate number and driver's description.

E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminate Racing Activity On Streets Everywhere) is an awareness and enforcement campaign operated jointly by police services across Ontario in partnership with the Government of Ontario, with the goal of eliminating street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours. Aggressive driving and street racing are dangerous, unlawful activities which put innocent people at risk of injury or death. The real finish line may be court, fines, jail, vehicle seizure, a loss of driving privileges or even worse the hospital or the morgue.