Video shows dangerous car rally stunts as Vaughan, Ont. cracks down on illegal events

In the video released by York Regional Police, hundreds of vehicles can be seen taking part in various rallies, some in the day and some at night. Aerial footage from a police helicopter shows people rocking vehicles back-and-forth amid large crowds. Vehicles with various modifications are seen smoking, and letting off bright flashes.The rallies generally take place in the parking lots of big box retail stores.

“These stunts are often performed in front of groups of onlookers who stand far too close to the dangerous activities in an effort to capture the next viral video for social media,” MacSween said. People ride sitting in the trunk of a hatchback at a car rally in this image from video released by York Regional Police.

Police and the city are dubbing their efforts to clamp down on the rallies"Operation Silent Night" and they said they are launching the initiative now as the events tend to pick up again at this time of year.Those who take part in car rallies could also face financial consequences in terms of their insurability, said Anne Marie Thomas of the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

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