Charges laid after large car rally in Cambridge
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Waterloo Regional Police have laid multiple charges after responding to a large car rally in Cambridge Friday night.
Police say they received several complaints just after 9 p.m. about a gathering near Sheldon Drive and Conestoga Boulevard.
Roughly 200 vehicles were reported in the area, prompting concerns from local businesses about speeding, blocked driveways and excessive noise.
Officers responded and conducted several traffic stops.
As a result, multiple charges were issued, including:
Two counts of unnecessary noise and one warning
One count of improper muffler and one warning
Three counts of failing to display licence plates
One count of colour coating obscuring interior
Two counts of failing to surrender an insurance card
One count of failing to surrender a vehicle permit
One count of driving a vehicle with no currently validated permit
One count of modifying a vehicle without applying for a new permit
One count of obstructed plate
Police are reminding the public to report unsanctioned car rallies by calling 519-570-9777.
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