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REDUCE YOUR RISK OF COLLISION

RCMP urge Alberta drivers to avoid speeding as weather warms up

Apr 3, 2025 | 2:14 PM

As the weather warms up and roads become clear again, Alberta RCMP would like to remind motorists of the dangers of speeding.

Even with improved driving conditions, RCMP say unsafe speeds increase the risk of collision and serious injury for all road users.

“Speeding is one of the biggest threats to traffic safety, and unfortunately, it’s a common traffic violation among drivers,” says Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic. “Stay safe this ‘speeding season’ by respecting the posted speed limit, even when you’re in a hurry.”

In 2024, the RCMP issued 48,600 speeding tickets within its jurisdiction. Of these, 4,283 were issued in April alone. There were also 9,419 for aggressive and dangerous driving.

According to Alberta Transportation, about one in four fatal collisions involve speeding, and more than half occur in rural areas. According to Transport Canada, 27 per cent of fatalities and 19 per cent of serious injuries on the road involve speeding.

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The RCMP provides the following tips for avoiding a speeding ticket or collision:

• Leave early and give yourself extra time to reach your destination.
• Follow posted speed limits, especially in school, playground, and construction zones. These areas often have high pedestrian traffic.
• Remember, speeding isn’t just surpassing legal speed limits, but also driving too fast for weather, road and traffic conditions. Driving a safe speed allows you to stop quickly in the event of an unexpected traffic hazard.
• If you are a passenger in a speeding vehicle, speak up. Don’t let speeding be the norm.

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