Alberta RCMP urge caution on roads ahead of Heritage Day weekend
Mounties are asking drivers to plan ahead as increased traffic is expected across the province for the long weekend.
Why it matters
Long weekend travel typically brings heavier traffic across Alberta highways, raising the risk of collisions for motorists.
Alberta RCMP have issued a reminder to motorists to prioritize road safety heading into the Heritage Day long weekend, a period when police say motor vehicle collisions are more common.
The Mounties attributed the higher collision risk to increased traffic volumes as Albertans travel for the holiday, and they encouraged drivers to plan their trips, remain alert and follow safe driving practices throughout the weekend.
RCMP did not release specific collision statistics but framed the advisory as a preventive measure ahead of what is typically one of the busier travel weekends of the summer.
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