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OSS t Regional Police racanlhr nm Indie unit which will bo baud In Hilton tourman unll plus will fatal aeddanta a conduct regular chacka in a fort raduca From hi I to light Conatabla Frank Phi III Jim Chlal Harding Conatabla Brad ConaUbla Al and ConaUbla BUI New traffic unit starts its patrols By LINDA Police spot checks commonly associated with lite Christmas season will now become an reality with the start of own police traffic unit The fiveman Regional Police unit will be based in Milton but will work throughout the region with the prime goal of reducing fatal motor accidents The unit will look after fatal accidents because too often officers must spend lengthy amounts of time investigating the accident from looking after general patrol duties explained Sgt Jim will be setting up spot checks weeks of the year in targeted areas We v ill be picking areas where there is a high flow where the frequency of incidents of motor vehicle accidents Is high The birth of this new traffic squad will not however eliminate present radar checks In si tad the un I will work in cooperation with the different districts assisting In specific areas Their mandate also includes investigating fa I to remain accidents which often requires Ihe cooperation of two separate districts or police departments Motorists may also expect to see the of working at various Intersections have been dent if led as high risk areas Vn v be very visible at those points and will be enforcing the law he said with special attention to traffic- violations improper turns seat belt violations speed etc We want to reduce motor vehicle ac is what we are after one fatal accident is one too many he said From January 1 to June this year recorded fatal accidents resulting in deaths of people Of those 11 accidents five involved alcohol Three of those killed were wearing while nine other not wearing seat belts were killed Sergeant has definite beliefs on the topic of having undergone extensive training and Investigating a number of accidents relative to the topic People tend to think about situations where they might be hit by another car but they forget what happens In a situation where you lose control of your vehicle In for example a winter skid How do you Intend to stay behind the wheel And If you are hit and thrown around you can t steer and control you car from the passenger side he explained We will certainly be enforcing seat belt legislation he said We are looking achieve quality en through selective enforcement he explained adding he expects the traffic unit s high visibility to act as a deterrent to those who feel they can break the law and not get caught He noted he recently received a letter from the District Health Council indicating survey results show per cent of the respondents want a higher level of traffic enforcement One of the more visible aspects of the traffic unit will be the Introduction of a new Harley Davidson 1 350 motorcycle The bike will be used to conduct radar checks and handle traffic complaints as well as providing the department with some good public relations The motorcycle will also be a valuable asset in traffic duty in heavy traffic flow areas such as the city streets of Burlington We will also be involved In a great deal of education in the schools said Sgt Dren nan adding that officers will participate in school visitations for classroom and auditorium lectures at all high school grades ELECTION NIGHT SCENES J With area Milton Mayor right In tow a Jubilant 01 to way through tha crush wall at hit victory bra lion al Oakvltlaa Howard Johnson MotaL For a third Halton to rapraaant it In Ottawa thla lima with a olid majority govammanl NDP 6793 Kowalchuk Green 1075 New Party candidate Kavln watched computer print outs resulta at Energy and Chamlcal Workars Union Hall In Oakvllle Ho bo back again ha told supporters Beatty sweeps to seat easily Beatty kept the Wellington Duffer riding for the Progressive Con servatives in Tuesday s election defeating Liberal John Green and the Sandy Young 30 50 OFF ALL FURNITURE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS UMfTED 499 lOO 599 50 OFF ALL PAINTINGS UP TO OFF STORE HOURS Mon Tues Wed Sot am to pm Thurs am to pm HALTON HILLS FURNITURE APPLIANCES 352 QUEEN ST EAST NO 7 ACTON 8534211 a I