Halton Police Lay More Than 2,200 Charges in Back-to-School Safety Blitz

The results are in from this year's back-to-school traffic campaign, and they underline that unsafe driving around schools remains a concern. Halton Regional Police laid more than 2,200 charges during the 19th annual Project Safe Start.

What Happened

Running from September 7 to 18, Project Safe Start saw officers put in more than 3,350 hours of traffic enforcement and education, focused on dangerous driving in and around school zones. The campaign is timed to the start of the school year, when more children are walking, cycling and being dropped off near schools.

By the end of the blitz, police had laid 2,274 charges and issued 536 warnings, with disobeying stop signs and speeding the most common violations.

Key Details

• Project Safe Start ran September 7 to 18, 2026, in its 19th year.

• Officers logged more than 3,350 hours of enforcement and education.

• 2,274 charges were laid and 536 warnings issued.

• The most common violations were disobeying stop signs and speeding.

• The campaign focused on unsafe driving in and around school zones.

• Residents can report traffic concerns through the Halton police traffic reporting page, or call 911 in an emergency.

Community Impact

For Milton families, the numbers are a reminder to slow down and stay alert around schools, crossings and drop-off zones. Police say the volume of charges shows that unsafe habits persist despite the annual campaign.

Halton's police chief said the figures point to continuing concerns about driving around school zones, and that keeping young people safe remains a priority.

Background

Project Safe Start is Halton Regional Police's annual back-to-school traffic safety campaign, pairing stepped-up enforcement with public education. The Town of Milton partners on the effort each year with its own school-zone safety reminders.

Source: FM101 Milton Now / Halton Regional Police Service — https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/09/30/139281/

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