Peel Police-SAVING LIVES DURING OPERATION IMPACT

Region of Peel – October 6 – 9, 2017 will mark Operation Impact, a national campaign to make Canada's roads the safest in the world.

This special weekend is a police initiative designed to remind people that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. Educating the public in safe driving practices is a priority. The focus will be on behaviours that put drivers, passengers and other road users most at risk: impaired driving, seat belt use, and all aspects related to aggressive and distracted driving. All enforcement agencies across the country have been invited to participate.

"The unnecessary deaths that are occurring on our roadways are preventable. Driver’s need to slow down, pay attention to the road, not their cell phones and if they have been drinking, please don’t drive," says Inspector Paul Pogue. “Police agencies across the country are collaborating on this project because they have seen more than enough of that, and because they know that the involvement of the driving public is essential to achieve safer streets and highways."

This initiative has been strategically chosen, as it is a significant long weekend. More people are traveling and traffic collisions are more frequent.

In the Region of Peel, there have been 17 deaths already this year and many more injured as a result of vehicle collisions. These are not just numbers but rather they represent Moms, Dads, sisters, brothers, loved ones, co-workers and neighbours. It is simply unacceptable to the members of Peel Regional Police. That is why, in support of Operation Impact, we are increasing enforcement efforts in order to target these unsafe driving behaviours.

For further information, please contactInspector Paul Pogue, 905-453-2121, ext. 3700, or Paul.Pogue@peelpolice.ca

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