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By Regan Tate

Alberta RCMP ticket 900 drivers for speeding over the long weekend

Oct 11, 2023 | 10:50 AM

Edmonton, AB–Over the Thanksgiving long weekend, the Alberta RCMP and other police forces across the country participated in #OperationImpact 2023.

The annual initiative is organized by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and focused on encouraging safety on Canadian roads.

In Alberta, RCMP issued more than 2,000 tickets while patrolling provincial roads. 902 tickets issued were for speeding. 12 drivers were caught speeding in excess of 50km/h. One driver was ticketed after being clocked travelling 185 km/h.

RCMP also issued 86 immediate roadside sanctions to drivers who were found under the influence of drugs or alcohol resulting in driving suspensions and vehicle seizures.

The Alberta RCMP would like to remind drivers that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility and thank all those who helped keep themselves and others safe by following the rules of the road this Thanksgiving.

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