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27| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,A ugust 30,2018 theifp.ca More than 100,000 stu- dents return to classes in Halton on Tuesday, Sept. 4. With that in mind, motor- ists are being reminded to be on heightened alert for in- creased pedestrian and vehi- cle traffic around school zones - via Halton Regional Police Service's Project Safe Start. Now in its 11th year and running from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7, the campaign focuses on education, awareness and high-visibility enforcement of traffic laws in and around school zones throughout Halton. Motorists are asked to: - Drive at a safe speed. Aggressive driving such as speeding, tailgating and fail- ing to comply with road signs increase the likelihood of a collision. Aggressive driving reduces your reac- tion time and makes your ve- hicle movements unpredict- able to other drivers. - Be aware of your sur- roundings when driving. There are three types of dis- tractions: taking your eyes off the road, taking your hands off the wheel and tak- ing your mind off driving. Holding your cellular phone in your hands is an offence, regardless of whether you are talking on it, using the navigation system or chang- ing a song. This is still appli- cable when stopped at a red light. Did you know that text- ing while driving increases the risk of a collision by 23 times? - Drive responsibly. Drug-impaired driving and alcohol-impaired driving can result in serious injury or death to you, your loved ones and other road users. Impairment slows your abil- ity to react to changing road conditions. Drinking before driving and any form of drug use will affect your ability to drive. "All motorists within Hal- ton have a role to play in traf- fic safety, especially as chil- dren return to class at one of the over 160 educational fa- cilities in the region," said Sgt. Ryan Snow of the Traffic Services Unit. "Children are our most vulnerable road us- ers. Regardless of who is at fault, when a vehicle collides with a pedestrian or cyclist, tragic consequences usually result. Motorists are encour- aged to slow down, drive so- ber and avoid using your cellphone at all times when driving. All children deserve to attend school - safely." NEWS LET'S KEEP SCHOOL ZONES SAFE, HALTON POLICE URGE MOTORISTS Halton motorists are being reminded to practise caution around school zones with kids returning to school. Metroland file photo No purchase necessary. Contest open to residents of Canada, excluding the Province of Quebec, who have attained the age of majority in their Province or Territory of residence. Eleven (11) prizes are available to be won consisting of: one (1) Grand Prize comprised of a $500 Staples gift card (approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $500.00 CDN) and ten (10) Secondary Prizes each comprised of a $100.00 Staples gift card (approximate retail value of each Secondary Prize is $100.00 CDN). Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Limit of one (1) entry per person. Contest Period opens on August 9, 2018 at 12:01 am ET and ends on September 4, 2018 at 11:59 pm ET. Skill testing question required. For instructions to enter and complete contest rules, visit www.save.ca/contest. It s̒ the most wonderful time of the year. Enter for Your Chance to WIN 1 of 11 STAPLES GIFT CARDS ENTER at Save.ca/Contest 1 Grand Prize $500 10 Secondary Prizes $100 Shelter 519.833.2287 | Thrift Shop 905.702.8661 www.uppercredit.com | info@uppercredit.com Charitable Registration #893738872RR0001 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 SCOTSDALE FARM • 13807 TRAFALGAR RD GEORGETOWN REGISTRATION @ 10:30AM 5KM WALK STARTS @ 11:00AM Registration fee/donation: $25 per participant. Help the animals by collecting pledges. Pre-register by Sept. 2 and receive a UCHS t-shirt Freshly Made & Baked On Premises Breads, Buns, Pastries,Meat Pies & More! IMPORTED BRITISH CHEESES 330 GUELPH ST.,GEORGETOWN (opposite Canadian Tire) 905-877-0596 • www.millersscottishbakery.com Pre-Order your Buns and Treats today! OPEN SAT SEPT 1st (Closed Sun & Mon) MILLER'S ScottISh BakERy MILLER'S ScottISh BakERy Long Weekend BBQ!