Yeah I totally agree with that statement... and you have an idea of what the current government would like to implement. I find it really quite amazing that the actions of a few people who are racing vehicles on public highways (whether or not they are modified vehicles isn't really the question, but that people are racing on public highways) caused such a heavy handed and unfair response from the government. The issue isn't modified cars, the issue is people racing on public highways, sometimes in modifed cars and sometimes just stock vehicles. Should we ban all vehicles because of a few idiots? I don't think so...
What is it that the current government would like to implement??
John Tory wants to implement a new bill that will charge anyone driving over 50KM/H over the limit with street racing, as well as crushing any cars that are thought to MAY be involved in street racing. Here are links to a few threads on the subject.
This thread discusses two drivers of civics that were driving down a road at 22km/h over the limit and were charged with street racing (and face jail time and a criminal record) because a driver that was double the legal limit for blood/alcohol levels pulled out to turn in front of them, caused an accident and was killed.
http://upnorthimports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9731
Here is another discussion on street racing:
http://upnorthimports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9553
Some good facts here, post number 11 has a good point.
http://upnorthimports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9549
Anyways, I'm glad to hear that automotive enthusiasts are welcoming the idea of working together as a whole to put an end to street racing while being able to still enjoy their hobby.
I thought that it was Julian Fantino (the commissioner of the O.P.P.) that wanted to do that?
The government is suggesting in the proposed Bill 203 that if you are building a car for racing, they can come on your private property with no warrant or legal process and seize it. The same with any "high performance parts". You do not have to be charged or convicted of anything, if a police officer believes that you have a vehicle being built for racing (whether it is on the road or a non street legal vehicle) the government will have the power (if the bill is passed) to come on your private property and seize your property and you have no recourse whatsoever to dispute it.
That is what I have a big problem with. That sounds like something from the USSR. Do I trust government officials and the police not to seize my property even though I don't street race, but I race on a closed course track? I don't and you shouldn't either.
This is giving the government far too much power and it won't stop there... Any Ontario resident should be furious over this, not just car enthusiasts.