- The first time a citizen report is received, a letter is sent
to the plate owner describing the incident and location where
the vehicle was observed as operated in a dangerous, aggressive
manner. The letter highlights the date, location and the reported
violation. A request is made to the registered owner or any driver
of the vehicle to voluntarily cooperate and drive in a responsible
manner on our roads. The second time a citizen report is received
on the same licence plate owner, a repeat letter is sent from
the police with personal contact from a police officer to address
the problem.
- A third report/complaint directed at the same plate owner will
result in a third letter and a personal visit from a police officer.
Depending on the circumstances, charges will be considered and
an officer may monitor the vehicle's actions to allow enforcement
if the action is repeated.
You will remain anonymous, unless you choose to pursue a detailed
police investigation that may result in charges being laid and require
a court appearance.
When you send in the report form, it is important that you sign
it and make it as complete as possible to safeguard the system against
abuse. Unsigned Citizen Report forms will not be processed. Be assured
that any personal information is for statistical use only and is
held in the strictest of confidence by Peel Regional Police under
the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Your name will
be kept confidential and not disclosed.
Citizen Report forms can be picked up or
dropped off at any of the approved locations.
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