As Canadians prepare to hit the road for the Thanksgiving long weekend, the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service is joining police forces across the country in supporting Operation Impact, a national public awareness campaign focused on promoting safe and responsible driving. Running from October 10–13, 2025, the campaign aims to reduce the number of serious injuries and fatalities on Canada’s roads by targeting the high-risk behaviours that cause them. Officers will be paying particular attention to Impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving and seat belt use.
This year’s theme, “Safety is in MY hands,” serves as a reminder that most motor vehicle collisions aren’t accidents—they’re often the result of a driver’s decision. Whether it’s choosing to text behind the wheel, drive under the influence, or ignore a seatbelt, these choices can have devastating consequences.
Every year in Canada, motor vehicle collisions claim the lives of approximately 2,000 people, seriously injure 10,000, and leave another 165,000 with injuries.
Strathroy-Caradoc Police urge all drivers to do their part in making roads safer—not just for themselves, but for everyone who shares them.
Written by: C. Soares