UPDATE: Project “SAFE START” 2010

The Halton Regional Police Service has concluded “Project Safe Start” and the results are in.

The project “Safe Start” began in 2006 to remind our driving public of the need to be courteous to other drivers and our children, particularly at the time of year when they make their way back to school.

The project was a regional response utilizing the District Response Enforcement Units and District Patrol officers. The project ran from September 1st to September 17th.

The following chart represents the enforcement carried out during the project.

Halton Hills/Milton/Georgetown/Acton
Speeding Offences
0-15 km/hr over = 258
16-29 km/hr over= 293
30-49 km/hr over = 10
Stop Sign Enforcement = 59
Seatbelts = 32
Distracted Driving (Cell Phones) = 46

Burlington
Speeding Offences
0-15 km/hr over = 444
16-29 km/hr over = 134
30-39 km/hr over = 28
Stop Sign Enforcement = 38
Seatbelts = 1
Distracted Driving (Cell Phones) = 28

Oakville
Speeding Offences
0-15 km/hr over = 599
16-29 km/hr over =103
30-49 km/hr over =14
Stop Sign Enforcement = 31
Seatbelts = 12
Distracted Driving (Cell Phones) = 27

“When you get behind the wheel, you literally hold the key to safer roads,” said Chief Gary Crowell,”The numbers speak for themselves: Halton motorists need to slow down, buckle up and keep their eyes on the road.”

Traffic education and enforcement are one of the top policing priorities for the Halton Regional Police Service, and officers encourage the public to do their part to keep Halton roads safe for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.

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