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Distracted driving remains a big problem on our roads by Tim Whitnell Metroland West Media 5 | Friday, June 3, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Some Halton police officers might have had writer's cramp last week after police averaged writing more than 270 tickets a day during Canada Road Safety Week. From May 17-23, Halton officers supported the national driving campaign, conducting a heightened traffic enforcement on area roadways. They focused on the Big 4 Killers -- aggressive and distracted driving, impaired operation of a vehicle by alcohol or drug use, and seatbelt use. During the seven days of enforcement, which ended on the Victoria Day weekend, Halton police laid 1,903 charges. The top three charges by volume of tickets handed out were for speeding, disobeying a stop sign and distracted driving (cellphone use). During the campaign, Halton police conducted a variety of enforcement, including Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot checks, to address the ongoing concern of motorists choosing to drive while impaired. Twelve motorists were charged with impaired driving-related offences, which includes being impaired by drugs. On Friday, May 20, officers in a RIDE spot check on Appleby Line near Fairview Street in Burlington stopped and charged a driver found with three pounds of marijuana. On Saturday, May 21, a single-vehicle collision below the Skyway Bridge in Burlington led to a woman arrested for impaired driving and cocaine possession. On Sunday, May 22, officers doing speed enforcement on Bronte Road near Speers Road charged a driver with being impaired by alcohol and drugs and seized a quantity of marijuana. "Traffic enforcement, public messaging and the time officers spend on these traffic initiatives are just one element of our collaborative strategy towards improved road safety. It involves our region, each municipality , partnering agencies and citizens focusing on opportunities for prevention, social development and risk mitigation," said Halton police Deputy Chief Nishan Duraiappah. Deputy Chief Nishan Duraiappah inside today's Editorial Artscene Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 18 Sports Classified 22 24 Holland Park Garden Barbecues Galore Real Estate New Homes City Parent Market Place Oakville Dentistry Sound of Music *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com New Patients Are ALWAYS Welcome · Evening & Weekend Appointments Available · Female Dentist Available · Same Day Appointments · Same Day Emergency · Walk-in Service · Family & Cosmetic Dentistry · Insurance Billed Directly · Digital X-Rays · Sedation for Children & Adults Dr. Manchanda Thinking of Retiring... Someday? Let's Talk. Visit our website to sign up for a free consultation. Peter Watson MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Jennifer Watson B.A. 220 Randall Street, Downtown Oakville 905-842-2100 peterwatsoninvestments.com Call today to book your appointment 627 Lyons Lane, Suite 100 www.doctor4teeth.com www Oakville, ON 905-339-1666