Red Deer RCMP hand out 175 traffic charges in July
Speeding and moving vehicle violations made up the bulk of citations as officers stepped up enforcement across the city.
Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services issued 175 charges under the Traffic Safety Act in July as part of ongoing road safety efforts. The breakdown included 46 speeding violations, 77 moving and non-moving vehicle infractions, 15 seatbelt violations, 11 intersection infractions, eight distracted driving infractions, and three cases of driving while prohibited or suspended.
Sgt. Brian Herrick of Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services said enforcement aims to prevent collisions and reduce injuries rather than simply issue tickets. Officers also delivered public education presentations and conducted joint operations with City of Red Deer Peace Officers during the month.
RCMP also reminded drivers of collision reporting rules: crashes causing $5,000 or more in combined damage must be reported to police, while drivers involved in any collision must exchange names, phone numbers, insurance details, and licence plate information. Police cautioned against sharing photos of driver's licences due to fraud risk.
Motorists were also urged to watch for cyclists, motorcycles, and pedestrians, check blind spots, and leave adequate space to react to other road users.
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