Sylvan lake RCMP step up traffic safety efforts

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Later in the evening, Sylvan Lake RCMP officers again teamed up with RCMP Provincial Traffic Units from Stettler and Blackfalds and conducted a Joint Force Operation Checkstop on Highway 20 and Highway 12 near Bentley.

During the Checkstop, 90 personal vehicles and 12 commercial vehicles were checked. Officers issued two Graduated Driver’s License suspensions due to alcohol consumption.

“As the warmer months are approaching our community sees an increase in a higher volume of traffic in Sylvan Lake and surrounding detachment area,” says Staff Sergeant Christopher Peden of the Sylvan Lake RCMP. “With this increase, there is also an increase in offenses relating to alcohol and motor vehicles. The Sylvan Lake Detachment officers will be increasing enforcement in order to enhance road safety for the community and those who travel to Sylvan Lake as a vacation destination.”

“I would like to remind those drivers who consume alcohol or cannabis to make alternate arrangements to get home safely,” added Peden.