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Prime Minister pledges to tackle street racing25 May 2006
Vancouver, B.C.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that the government will introduce legislation this spring to crack down on street racing. “Let’s be clear, street racing isn’t about kids having fun. It's reckless, dangerous, and all too often it kills." said the Prime Minister. “That is why our government will introduce legislation to tackle this serious problem head on.” The effect of the legislation will be twofold. First, the legislation will create a new Criminal Code offence for street racing, one which will result in stiffer sentences for street racers. Second, the legislation will introduce driving prohibitions for those who are convicted. There have already been a number of street racing deaths this year. In January, a Toronto cab driver was killed instantly when his car was hit by an alleged street racer. Less than a week later, four young men were killed as a result of a street racing accident in Vancouver. Today’s announcement marks the latest step in the government’s effort to crack down on crime. Earlier this month, Justice Minister Vic Toews introduced legislation to put an end to condition sentences for serious offences and establish mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes. The Prime Minister pledged to continue moving forward on the government’s agenda of making Canadian communities safer. Related Items12 October 2006 12 October 2006 News Releases - New measures to protect Canadians 12 October 2006 Audio Vault - New measures to protect Canadians 12 October 2006 Photo Gallery - New measures to protect Canadians 30 August 2006 Speeches - Investing in the future of the RCMP 30 August 2006 News Releases - Prime Minister Harper announces upgrade of the RCMP Training Academy and major investment in RCMP training and recruitment 30 August 2006 Video Vault - Prime Minister Harper announces upgrade of the RCMP Training Academy and major investment in RCMP training and recruitment 25 May 2006 25 May 2006 Audio Vault - Prime Minister pledges to tackle street racing 25 May 2006 Photo Gallery - Prime Minister pledges to tackle street racing 19 April 2006 19 April 2006 19 April 2006 Audio Vault - Prime Minister pledges to tackle crime 3 April 2006 Speeches - Federal Government Plans to Fight Crime |
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