Ottawa police, bylaw increasing downtown presence on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' protest
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Ottawa police and Bylaw Services are telling residents and visitors they will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to parking, noise and fireworks violations downtown this weekend, on the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration.
Ottawa police and Bylaw Services are telling residents and visitors they will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to parking, noise and fireworks violations downtown this weekend, on the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration.
The city of Ottawa issued a statement late Thursday afternoon, promising "increased enforcement" in the downtown core on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including special parking restrictions.
"All vehicles found violating these regulations will be ticketed and towed," the city said in a statement.
On Jan. 28, 2022, thousands of vehicles and people rolled into downtown Ottawa as part of the 'Freedom Convoy' to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health measures. The protest occupied several streets in the Parliamentary Precinct for more than three weeks, and forced the closure of several businesses including the Rideau Centre.
The city says special parking restrictions will be in effect between Friday and Sunday, and drivers are being advised to follow signage and to park their vehicles accordingly. The city did not say where the special parking restrictions will be in effect.
Bylaw Services will also have additional officers in the core to enforce all parking regulations and to issue tickets to anyone violating other city of Ottawa Bylaws, including:
Ottawa police say residents and businesses will see an increased police presence from time-to-time in the downtown core, and any illegal activity or road blocks will be dealt with quickly.
