Alberta RCMP encourages public to report aggressive or dangerous driving

The Alberta RCMP is reminding people that road-rage incidents can have life-altering consequences.

Since the beginning of 2023, the Alberta RCMP says it has received over 500 reports of dangerous driving, three of those causing death. Either charges have been laid or tickets have been issued in 184 of these incidents, and several remain under investigation.

“Like with any high-risk behaviour, it is only a matter of time until aggressive driving catches up with you. We really want people to think about that during their commutes, or trips up the highway. If you find yourself getting agitated while driving, it’s time to take a breath, pull over and grab a coffee, or find an appropriate and safe way to disengage the source of your frustration” says RCMP Traffic Services Sgt. Dan Mayowski.

Police remind motorists that road-rage and aggressive driving can result in real and permanent consequences. Everything from injuries, a criminal record, to insurance premium increases, financial penalties, and jail time – all things that can impact your family, employment, ability to travel, and personal life in significant ways.