Alberta RCMP share tips to a safe summer

Alberta RCMP wants all Albertans to have a safe summer, whether enjoying the warm weather on their boat, bike, or vehicle.

To help ensure this, Mounties have released a number of tips for when you are outdoors enjoying the weather or hitting the road.

Those tips are:

• Slow down and follow posted signs in construction zones
• Be courteous; share the road with cyclists. Keep a one-metre distance from cyclists and never block bike lanes
• Driving high is just as dangerous as driving drunk. Always designate a driver or find a safe ride home
• Take extra care when boating: make sure to have a pre-departure checklist before going out on the water
• Always wear a properly fitted helmet when riding your bike and obey the rules of the road