As drivers rev up for the long weekend, Alberta RCMP will promote public compliance with safe driving measures.
From May 14 to 20, Alberta RCMP will work with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to promote safe driving behaviours as part of Canada Road Safety Week.
“In 2023, the Alberta RCMP removed 7,707 impaired drivers from provincial roadways, an average of 21 impaired drivers per day,” said Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services, in a press release.
“During last year’s Canada Road Safety Week alone, RCMP officers removed 205 impaired motorists from Alberta’s streets and highways.”
This year, the RCMP will focus enforcement efforts on behaviours that present serious risk to drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
These includes drug and alcohol impaired driving, fatigue, distracted driving, aggressive driving and driving without a seatbelt.
Police offered the following tips to drivers:
- If you consume drugs or alcohol, arrange for transportation from a sober friend, taxi, family member or ride-sharing service.
- Get enough sleep, and if you find yourself getting tired while driving, find a safe place to pull over for a rest.
- If you are becoming agitated with another driver, or encounter another motorist driving aggressively, safely pull over and contact the police.
- Always buckle up no matter how short your trip is.
