Halton Police will be taking part in a national campaign this weekend to help save lives and reduce injuries on roadways. The campaign, known as Operation Impact, is to help make Canada’s roads the safest in the world. The goal of the program is to remind drivers that an essential part of traffic education and enforcement is to save lives and reduce injuries on roadways. Throughout Thanksgiving weekend (Oct. 5-8) police will be focusing on behaviour that puts drivers, passengers and other road users at risk such as impaired driving, seatbelt use and all aspects related to aggressive/distracted driving. Sgt. Dave Cross of Halton Police says aggressive drivers often engage in a combination of high-risk road use behaviours, such as not wearing a seatbelt, drinking and driving and speeding. “The results of these behaviours are often catastrophic for all involved road users,” said Cross. He said in 2012 there have been seven motor vehicle fatalities investigated by Halton Police. “Each of these deaths represents the tragic loss of a loved one— a senseless tragedy that in most cases could have been prevented,” said Cross. “Our annual participation in Operation Impact forms an important part of our overall traffic strategy where partnerships lead to greater road safety,” said Halton Police Deputy Chief Percy. “A focus on high-risk behaviours provides opportunities for enforcement as well as education. “ Officers will also be emphasizing safe cycling in support of Halton Police Service’s  “Share the Road” safe cycling partnership to promote awareness and road