Alberta RCMP boosts traffic patrols for Heritage Day long weekend
Police say increased road presence over the holiday weekend targets distracted and impaired driving as travel volumes rise.
Why it matters
Long weekend travel increases collision risk, and heightened enforcement aims to keep Alberta roads safer for holiday drivers.
Alberta RCMP announced increased traffic enforcement across the province for the Heritage Day long weekend, a period that typically sees heavier road travel as residents head out for the holiday.
Police are urging motorists to avoid distractions such as cellphone use behind the wheel and to refrain from driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The reminder comes as part of a broader effort to reduce collisions during the busy holiday stretch.
RCMP said the added enforcement presence is meant to encourage safer driving habits and deter risky behaviour on highways and local roads throughout the long weekend.
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