Alberta RCMP provide road safety tips for Heritage Day long weekend

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• Do not drive impaired:  Alcohol and drugs can impact your judgment, coordination, and reaction time behind the wheel. Always arrange a safe ride home. Impaired driving is not just a legal issue—it’s a matter of life and death.
• Avoid all distractions: Distracted driving is not limited to texting or talking on a handheld device while driving. It also includes personal grooming, reading, writing, adjusting GPS or audio devices, attending to passengers or pets, or any other activity that might impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
• Drive according to conditions: The speed limit is the maximum speed in ideal conditions. Always adjust your speed to accommodate weather, road, and traffic conditions.
• Buckle up: Ensure you and all passengers are properly secured with seatbelts or appropriate child safety seats before the vehicle is in motion.
• Be mindful of other road users: Summer brings more cyclists, pedestrians, and off-highway vehicles on roads. Always check your blind spots. 
• Let people know where you are: Especially for longer trips, tell family or friends where you are going, the route you plan to take, and when you expect to arrive.

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“No one is the exception when it comes to road safety,” says Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services. “Whether you’re heading across town or across the province, make safe choices behind the wheel. If you see any dangerous driving, call 911 immediately.”