In October 2006, Bill 206 was legislated giving police in Alberta the authority to seize vehicles from individuals charged with a prostitution-related offence “i.e. communicating for the purpose of engaging in prostitution or of obtaining the sexual services of a Sex Trade Worker.” The legislation was intended to provide police with another tool in reducing social disorder in communities by deterring individuals from cruising neighbourhoods and engaging in prostitution.

The goal of the “You Cruise, You Lose” campaign is to tackle the demand side of prostitution by deterring sex trade consumers from cruising Edmonton’s neighbourhoods and engaging in prostitution resulting in safer and more secure neighbourhoods.

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