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Driving under influence a threat to community safety, says deputy chief €® infractions under the Highway Traffic Act but no impaired or Over 80 charges. There was just one charge of impaired driving and one charge of Over 80 across the region on New Year ‘s Eve and New Year‘s Day. "We are pleased to report that no drivers were arrested as a result of RIDE spot checks in Burlington on New Year‘s Eve. We wish to thank residents for helping us achieve an imâ€" paired driving statistic we can all be proud of," said Halton police media relations officer Sgt. Barry Malciw. One of Halton‘s deputy police chiefs said moâ€" torists who drink and get into a vehicle are a target of officers. "Impaired driving by drug or alcohol is a threat to community safety, and the reality is it isn‘t a holiday, weekend or nightâ€"time problem," said HRPS Deputy Chief Nishan Duraiappah. "As such, it is and will remain a top priority for our service all day, every day of the year. Enâ€" forcement alone isn‘t the answer, and we will continue to partner with other organizations to weave elements of prevention and social Curbing instances of impaired driving is a top priority for Halton police, which conducted a number of RIDE spot checks over the holiday season. Champion file photo development into our work towards enhancâ€" ing traffic safety in our community." One antiâ€"drinking and driving education proâ€" gram in Halton involves officers conducting tests at various bars and restaurants across the region that serve alcohol. Volunteers were given the opportunity to check their blood alcohol levels on the spot PSYCHOLOGY CENTRE Psychological Assessment & Therapy for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families Our compassionate associates have expertise in evidenceâ€"based treatments for a wide range of difficulties. DEPRESSION SELFâ€"ESTEEM ANXIETY/STRESS EATING DISORDERS RELATIONSHIPS SELFâ€"HARM GRIEF ANGER 100 Main Street Last, Suit« ww ow w 1x _||'t\\, hnl.-,:\ Ca * 2058 * Companionship Seice Solutions l * Personal Support Care ‘ * Medication Reminder * Transportation AUTISM SPECTRUM SCHOOL REFUSAL 10, Milton PARENTING CAREER COUNSELLING MVA/REHKAB CHRONIC PAIN TRAUMA/ABUSE L191 4X%S O 0 ADHD uETe s M I 905â€"749â€"9466 330 Bronte St. S., Suite 111 Milton, Ontario L9T 7X1 info@home2stayseniorcare.ca www.home2stayseniorcare.ca annual RIDE 101 program. RIDE 101 teaches students about the influence drugs and alcohol can have on a driver‘s perâ€" ception and ability to complete simple tasks by enabling them to experience the world by wearing goggles that mimic its effects. More information can be found at www.halâ€" tonpolice.ca under Community or by followâ€" ing @HaltonPolice on Twitter or Facebook. Residents are reminded that impaired driving is a crime in progress and to report it immediâ€" ately by calling 911. xm _ YOUR NEIGHBOURKHOOD PHARMACY : * Extensive Medication Reviewing And Patient Consultations by providing breath samples into roadside screening devices. In the tests conducted, 52 men and women participated with 29 registering a pass (unâ€" der 0.05 milligrams alcohol/100 millilitres of blood), 15 registered a warning (between 0.05 and 0.08 mg) while eight failed (over 0.08 mg). To ensure that the impaired driving message was heard by drivers of all ages, Halton poâ€" lice‘s high school liaison officers attended several area secondary schools to deliver its NOLUW | LTOZ ‘ZTt Lenuer Aepsuny} | ET Dr. Cristina Stircu M.D. C.CEP. Toll Free: 1â€"877â€"669â€"1220 497 Laurier Avenue, Unit #9, Milton, ON L9T 3K8 (Location is adjacent to Total Health Pharmacy, across from Food Basics) Monâ€"Tue: 9â€"5, Wedâ€"Thur: 12â€"7, Fri: 9â€"1, Aiternate Sat: 9â€"1 wosuoyeyapisul mm | NOIIWVHJI NYVICVNYI F00670 HOTEL WARE PORCEHLANE OHOTEL ONE FREE iR Deauti 17 Idware building centre 385 STEELE nnomehardware ca Beautiâ€"Tone hk TA _ V s