Halton police bust 51 unplated motorcycles [Video]

Halton police say they have identified 51 motorcycles that have been riding around the GTA without plates and have laid a number of charges following an investigation targeting unplated motorcycles and dangerous drivers.

“Project #unplated” was initiated due to an “unprecedented” number of unplated motorcycles failing to stop for police, behaviour most often seen during the warm summer weather, police saidin a news release Monday.

“These unplated motorcycles are often used in racing, stunt driving and dangerous driving occurrences,” police said.

Throughout the summer, police posted pictures on social media of unplated motorcycles which were spotted driving through Halton Region. They then asked the public to reach out with tips about the motorcyclists.

“As a result of Project Unplated, 51 motorcycles were identified where their licence plates were concealed/obstructed or not present,” police said. “The intelligence gathered was shared with GTA police services to assist those services with their own …