Police ask motorists to take pledge against distracted driving by Michael Gregory Oakville Beaver Staff 17 | Friday, November 7, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton police have been encouraging motorists to break the deadly habit of distracted driving by supporting their "thumbs up" campaign and taking a pledge during Crime Prevention Week (Nov. 3-7). Halton police have issued 6,916 tickets for distracted driving already this year -- exceeding the 6,857 handed out during all of 2013. In support of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) week-long crime prevention initiative, Halton police launched their "Thumbs Up Against Distracted Driving" campaign. "In 2013, distracted driving caused more deaths than impaired driving in Ontario," police said in a release. "It is also a direct cause of 30-50 per cent of collisions, yet people continue to ignore the warnings and choose to drive distracted, putting not only their lives at risk but everyone around them." Halton residents are being asked to take the pledge to stop distracted driving by visiting www.haltonpolice.ca/HRPSPledge. Pictured, thumb bands being used by Halton police to fight distracted driving. | submitted photo A friendly competition between municipalities can also be followed through an online map. High school liaison officers are also speaking with students across the Region and handing out thumb bands with the inscribed reminder "W82TXT." Police are hoping crime prevention week will serve as an opportunity to create awareness and encourage more dialogue between drivers of all ages. Follow @HaltonPolice on Twitter and join the conversation using the following hashtags: #HRPSPledge and #W82TXT. MVL LEASING LIMITED 1064 SOUTH SERVICE RD. E, OAKVILLE, ON LEASE ANY YEAR, MAKE, OR MODEL LEASING · SALES FINANCING · SERVICE DETAILING · STORAGE FLEET 905-849-6995 · www.MVL.ca Wide selection of vanities to choose from located BetWeen ciBc & td BanK Laser DentaL Whitening * FREE * for every new patient exam, cleaning & X-rays. Available Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7am - Midnight · Saturday 10am - 4pm We speak Portuguese, spanish, French, Polish, Urdu Direct insurance billing Dr. Marcelina benedito D.M.D., Emergency, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Dr. Herman comlekci D.M.D., special interest in Dental Implantology www.toothfairydentistry.ca 487 Cornwall Rd., Unit 5E., Oakville · 905-844-tale (8253) vanities to choose from Wide selection of Bedroom set clearance 50% off floor model Santa Claus is coming to Oakville Come watch the parade with us and enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn! Date Time FIREPLACE & ENTERTAINMENT UNIT Saturday, November 15th 9:00 am rain or shine many sofa set styles to choose from chairs GroUP of seven framed Prints variety of See you there. dininG sets now in two loCations to serve you better Burlington Mall Oakview Funeral Home by Arbor Memorial 56 Lakeshore Road, W., Oakville, ON · 905-842-2252 · oakviewfuneral.ca · 905-635-8779 | South oakville Centre Classique -Decor.com (formerly hopedale mall) · 905-847-2975 Arbor Memorial Inc. Family Owned. Proudly Canadian.