Hanover, Ontario police have laid 11 charges against a 42-year-old Hanover man after officers heard a loud motorcycle from inside the station and quickly moved to stop the rider on July 26, 2026. The incident happened around 5 p.m. at the intersection of 10th Street and 7th Avenue, where officers boxed in traffic to prevent the rider from fleeing.
An investigation found the man has never held a valid driver’s licence and was already prohibited from driving for several reasons, including failing to stop for police and leading officers on pursuits. An off-duty OPP officer who arrived on scene also reported the motorcyclist had been driving at high speeds and passing aggressively as he came into town.
The accused now faces three counts of driving while prohibited under the Criminal Code, dangerous driving, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, driving under suspension, and other traffic offences. The motorcycle was seized and impounded for 45 days, and the man was released from custody with a court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.
Hanover Police Chief Chris Knoll said the arrest is a good example of what officers are doing through Project Noisemaker, the department’s seasonal initiative targeting dangerous and loud vehicles. The program runs from May 16 to September 7, 2026, with officers actively watching for vehicles that cause excessive noise or drive aggressively on Hanover streets.
Residents can expect continued enforcement on loud motorcycles and unsafe driving behaviour as part of this effort to make streets quieter and safer. Driving while prohibited under the Criminal Code carries serious penalties, including fines, jail time, a criminal record, and further driving bans.
