Tips
- Leave 2 seconds between yourself and the vehicle in front.
- Remember to signal before changing lanes.
- If you can't see the mirrors of a truck, they can't see you.
- Be courteous and allow people to merge into traffic.
- Treat people the way you would like to be treated.
- Share the road.
- Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Aggressive Drivers
If you are confronted by an aggressive driver:
- First and foremost, make every attempt to get out of their way.
- Breathe. Stay calm and relaxed. Remember that reaching your destination safely is your goal.
- Put your pride in the back seat. Do not challenge them by speeding up or attempting to “hold-your-own”.
- Avoid eye contact - some people take eye contact as a challenge and will use it as an excuse to escalate their aggressive behaviour.
- Ignore gestures and refuse to return them.
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Resources
- Halton Region has established a Speed Control Policy (
27KB) for setting and reviewing speed limits on Regional Roads. It was adopted by Regional Council on June 21, 2000.
- The Halton Community Road Watch
works to help keep our community safer by reporting unsafe driving.
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