EDMONTON – Edmonton police are putting additional resources towards traffic safety during the May long weekend.
The initiative is part of Canada Road Safety Week which aims at increasing awareness of risky behaviours on roads.
Police will focus on impaired driving, seatbelt use, aggressive driving and distracted driving.
“Traffic safety is a shared responsibility,” said Sgt. Bill Krull, EPS Specialized Traffic Apprehension Team.
“Make conscious, safe decisions every time you get behind the wheel.”
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In 2014, 23 people died on Edmonton roads. So far this year, seven people have been killed.
“We’re working with the Edmonton Police Service to reduce traffic collisions and we are seeing results, but we need citizens to do their part. Collisions are preventable,” said Gerry Shimko, Executive Director of the City of Edmonton’s Office of Traffic Safety.
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During last year’s Canada Road Safety Week, Edmonton police issued 3,963 tickets. Of those, 2,415 were for speeding and 106 were for distracted driving.
There were also 64 arrests for impaired driving and 48 roadside suspensions during the week long initiative.
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