NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police are actively participating in the nationwide Operation Impact road safety initiative taking place this Thanksgiving weekend.
As part of Operation Impact, York Regional Police will be targeting four preventable offences that contribute the most to death and serious injury on Canadian roadways: Seatbelt infractions, distracted, aggressive and impaired driving.
Motorists are encouraged to enjoy this weekend’s celebrations, but to do so responsibly. If you drink or use drugs, don’t drive. Consider arranging for a designated driver or overnight accommodations.
You also have the option of using public transit or calling a taxi, instead. Dialling #TAXI (#8294) on your cell phone will connect you to the nearest taxi company.
With increased traffic on our roadways during the long weekend, drivers are reminded not to speed or drive aggressively and to give themselves extra time to reach their destination.
There is a direct relationship between speed and the level of injury in motor vehicle collisions and drivers need to slow down. York Regional Police will stop and ticket those drivers who put others at risk by speeding or operating their motor vehicles without due care and control.
Distracted driving refers to all forms of inattention, including eating, drinking, watching television, texting, talking on a phone or searching for something in the car while driving.
Seatbelts have been proven to save lives. Drivers and passengers should get in the habit of putting on their seatbelt immediately when getting into a motor vehicle. York Regional Police will charge drivers and occupants of vehicles who do not buckle up. Increasing seatbelt use will reduce the number of injuries and deaths each year on our roadways.
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