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More to safety than headlights To the editor of The Herald article which follows 11 Your article Drive use low beams Nov appears to me to be an example of bad journalism I understand that a headline should be explained by the Your article points out some interesting statistics in the use of headlights to reduce dents no Information all on the use of correct speed control techniques Drive is not explain in your article Perhaps your source for the article Young Drivers of Canada failed to supply the in form a lion Lots of kids out to greet Actons Santa To The Editor or The Herald I would like to take this opportunity tosoy Thank You lo everyone who helped organ lie and put on the 1081 Acton Santa Claus Parade Acton s Men organized the Parade Fireman Marshalled the Parade I A Acton Ys Acton Menncttcs Ladles Legion Auxiliary and amount of children in and Scout and Guide mothers were watching the parade financial supporters The date or next year Regional Police provided parade will be the last Satuday ic Control plus the groups who in November 1982 thankyou To he editor of The Herald Thank you sincerely for the marvellous support given to our Country Craft Festival held Nov Despite a threatening weather cold front it a very successful day Evolvfng out of this day a series of interesting craft courses are planned for 1982 in Once again thankyou Yours very truly Elizabeth President Country Craft Guild Anniversary correction A story in last Wednesday about and wedding anniversary inadvertently switched Mr name with his wife maiden name The Herald regrets he error The couple wish to thank who visited them Nov bringing much pleasure by their presence entered floats all those people Jones whomarchedowerc on floats Chairman Including the groups that came Acton Santa Clous Parade from Georgetown and of course Ron Douglas Santo Bert Robertson Santa Santa Clous Parades arc for the children and I think our parade showed this by the your publishing the following additional Information 1 The Canada Safety Council points out that the pedestrian struck by a motor chicle Is seldom he you sec but the one you don see Pedestrians struck at 10 mph arc just as likely to be killed as at The bizarre suggestion thai all pedestrians wear high headgear not part of the YD article with flashing red amber and white lights at the lop not likUy to meet with public acceptance nor would It have a substantial effect on reducing Occidents while motorists and cyclists drive loo fast The question must be low fast how slow la too stow and what is the correct driving speed Too is any speed at which a vehicle cannot be brought lo smooth stop In the assured clear distance ahead Too slow is a speed at which traffic is unreasonably imped and at which the right foot must be kept on the accele rator lo keep the vehicle moving Correct driving speed for any traffic situation is that speed which the vehicle can be brought to smooth stop for any unexpected event while maintaining sufficient momen turn to carry the vehicle Into Letters to the Editor doubtful areas while holding the right Toot above the brake The practice of driving with low beams on in daytime does have some useful effect in reducing accidents but this must be practised consistent not only during safe driving week The consistent practice of effective speed control all year round is a greater need Training In techniques should bo provided toall icw drivers and to all drivers Involved in accident regard of blame This would indeed be the best way to honour safe driving week Young Drivers of Canada probably offers such training The professional driving schools In Georgetown do for sure Yours truly Jack Beer Crescent Georgetown Children dont always obey parent advises motorists To the editor of The Re Letter to Editor Taylor Moray Acton Nov IB Dear Sir I am a resident of John Strecl My fourjear old daughter was one of those Careless Children with no apparent regard for traffic who was struck down by a blame but far a child caught up In the can free world of play It remains the of all drivers to sate for the thoughtlessness of children with extra caution Speed limits arc set as a maximum only able when conditions arc perfect When children are prevail hereby reducing the speed traffic As a parent I have made every effort caution my children as to Ihc inherent dangers of automobiles However as any parent knows children do not do they are instructed My main concern lies In the fact that the general speed of traffic on both John and Is usually far In excess of the speed limit Children should not be subjected to the extra dangers associated with the thoughtless use of motor vehicles as demonstrated by some adults PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY Yours truly Gary Hunt VANDALS ACTION THREAT TO TRAFFIC Potentially dangerous the downed sign along the Ninth line between the Credit Valley Conservation Authority a education center and the road Intersection with the were quickly straightened by he towns public works 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