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By Nathaniel Leigh

RCMP

Alberta RCMP warning against distracted driving

Feb 8, 2024 | 7:02 AM

Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists the importance of distraction-free driving.

They’re reporting over 5.000 motorists were charged with a distracted driving offense in 2023.

Mounties say it is important to avoid anything that impairs your driving, plan your trips ahead of time, and to remember to pull over and park if you need to make a call, text, or engage in any distracting activity.

Alberta RCMP Traffic, Sergeant Darrin Turnbull says:

“That quick text or GPS adjustment can have big costs. A distracted driving fine is $300, but even worse than that, it can cost you your life, or someone else’s” “Distractions behind the wheel can have significant and lasting impacts, no matter how quick or harmless they may seem, or how experienced of a drive you may be. Distracted driving is dangerous and never worth the risk.”

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