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By Tanner Smith

Oct. 10 - Oct. 13

RCMP targeting impaired driving this holiday weekend

Oct 11, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Alberta RCMP will be participating in #OperationImpact2025 this holiday weekend, with a focus on removing impaired drivers from our roads.

This is done as part of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police’s annual public awareness campaign, aimed at making Canada’s roads the safest in the world.

This year’s theme is “Safety is in My Hands” with RCMP sharing a list of tips for residents to follow:

• Don’t drive impaired: Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol impairs your judgment and reaction time. Impaired driving is criminal and dangerous.
• Don’t drive fatigued: Getting behind the wheel when tired limits your ability to pay attention to the road and slows your reaction times.
• Don’t drive distracted: Texting, calling, or handling devices while driving can result in motor vehicle collisions. Preset your handsfree device, GPS, radio, or music and do not adjust unless your vehicle is pulled over and safely stopped.
• Buckle up: Ensure all vehicle occupants are properly restrained using seat belts or child car seats.
• Drive responsibly: Don’t drive aggressively or take unnecessary risks. Drive the speed limit and follow the rules of the road.

Residents are also asked to call 911 this weekend, to report any impaired holiday driving on the roads.

Alberta RCMP traffic Sergent Darrin Turnbull says “We are thankful to all road users doing their part to make responsible and safe driving choices this holiday long weekend,” as “over the past few months, we have seen multiple collisions resulting in fatalities.”

Anyone who wants more traffic safety information, can visit Alberta RCMP on social media.