RCMP focus August enforcement efforts on distracted driving
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EDMONTON- Summers are a great time for Albertans to hit the roads and enjoy outdoor activities.
With Heritage Day coming up, police expect an increased volume of drivers on Alberta roads.
During the 2018 Heritage Day long weekend, there were eight fatalities and 39 injuries as a result of motor vehicle collisions in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions.
“From January to June, 5063 distracted driving-related tickets were issued in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions. These high-risk driving behaviours are unacceptable,” says Supt. Gary Graham, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services. “Distracted driving can be as dangerous as impaired driving. Travelling safely from one location to another on our roadways is a shared responsibility: Whether someone is an experienced driver or a new one, we all need to work together to keep our roads safe.”
