The Northeast District RCMP is asking the public to report so-called “burn-out” or “spinning parties” to police following several recent incidents.
Police say between Aug. 8 and Aug. 10, they responded to nine reports of vehicles gathering and drivers deliberately spinning their wheels for crowds of onlookers.
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At an incident on Aug. 10 on Route 355 in Sainte‑Rose, more than 100 people had gathered. When police responded, their vehicles were pelted with rocks and bottles.
“It may seem like a fun activity, but it’s really quite dangerous,” Sgt. Stéphane Blanchard said in a release. “Rocks, pieces of pavement and other debris can become projectiles and hit people.”
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“As we saw in Sainte-Rose, these gatherings can also get out of hand. Participants in such events could face a range of tickets and charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, mischief, and driving without care.”
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Anyone with information on the gatherings is asked to contact their local police.
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