Road enforcement stepped up ahead of typically fatal long weekend

 WINNIPEG — Manitoba RCMP are stepping up traffic enforcement ahead of the May long weekend.

More officers will be out on Manitoba highways and back roads after a near record breaking year in road fatalities in 2016.

READ MORE: Number of road fatalities doubles this year: Manitoba RCMP

At this time last year, 30 people had died in 27 collisions. So far this year, 12 people have died in 12 collisions.

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While fatal crashes are down RCMP say speeding remains a concern along with impaired driving.

This year officers will be paying special attention to three locations after receiving feedback from the public through a social media campaign.

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The areas are Highway 10 south of Brandon, Highway 52 between La Broquerie and Steinbach, and Provincial Road 207 from Lorette to a Deacons Corner then Highway 1 into Winnipeg.

The complaints involved improper passing, speeding and aggressive driving.

RCMP will also establish a more visible presence on major highways.

Over the past 5 years at least one person has died in collisions on Manitoba highways over the May long weekend.