Woman charged with careless driving after dragging staircase on roof of vehicle in Mississauga

In a video posted to Instagram, Peel Regional Police say they've charged a 22-year-old woman with careless driving after she was seen driving around with a staircase attached to her car roof.

By Meredith Bond

Posted August 28, 2025 3:16 pm.

Last Updated August 28, 2025 3:21 pm.

A woman has been charged after she was spotted driving around with a staircase on the roof of her vehicle.

Peel police say they were called to The Queensway and Cawthra Road in Mississauga on Aug. 26 around 3:15 p.m. after several drivers called in to report the incident.

According to police, the driver backed into the staircase at The Queensway and Dixie Road.

Police charged the 22- year-old woman from Woodbridge with careless driving.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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