As the one-year anniversary of the truckers’ “Freedom Convoy” protest approaches, the City of Ottawa and law enforcement agencies are preparing for an event that will attract an anticipated 500 participants.
The municipal government said in a statement that the Ottawa Police Service will be enforcing the city by-laws regarding parking, noise, litter, and fireworks. Special parking restrictions will also be in effect in the downtown area between Jan. 27 and Jan. 29. Residents and visitors are advised to follow posted signage when parking their vehicles.
In addition to parking violations, tickets will be issued to any individual or group violating any other by-laws, including “unnecessary motor-vehicle or other noise—which includes noise from speakers, construction or installation of structures on city property, public urination and defecation, open air fires, littering, and lighting and discharging fireworks….