Calgary launches Operation Silent Night targeting loud vehicles on 17th Avenue

A new, month-long initiative will target excessive vehicle noise, speeding and stunting on 17 Avenue SW, with officers focusing on Thursday through Saturday evenings. Enforcement is being ramped up in the area this summer as the city responds to complaints about loud vehicles disrupting residents, businesses and patio-goers. Operation Silent Night, launched by the Calgary Traffic Safety Team in partnership with...
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