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Orangeville Police support Drive Safe! campaign targeting distracted driving
May 12, 2016 · 0 Comments
The Orangeville Police Service is supporting a province-wide road safety campaign to tackle distracted driving, which is the top threat to safety on roadways across Ontario.
The 2016 Drive Safe! RIDE traffic safety campaign (#DriveSafe) is promoted by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).
“There’s no debate. Distracted driving is a killer on our roads and highways right across our Province”, said Chief Wayne Kalinski. “Deaths related to distracted driving are largely preventable if motorists simply do not engage in behaviours that put them, their passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians at risk.”
Examples of distracted driving behaviours that police officers consistently report include: using a mobile device, eating and drinking, talking to passengers, grooming, use of a navigation system, and changing the radio, CD or other type of music player.
The 2016 Drive Safe! campaign features a booklet with information on Ontario’s distracted driving and move over laws. Also included is helpful information from all Drive Safe! partners to help Ontarians make the right choices when it comes to driving. Besides distracted driving, the booklet also has information on the dangers of drinking and driving, stoned driving, and stunt driving.
The booklet is available at the Orangeville Police Service, 390 C Line.
Orangeville Police support Drive Safe! campaign targeting distracted driving
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