Alberta RCMP caught dozens of impaired drivers over the Canada Day long weekend.
A total of 101 impaired drivers were removed from provincial roadways from June 28 to July 1, police revealed in a media release on Thursday. Of those drivers, 79 drivers received Immediate Roadside Sanction FAILs and 22 received Immediate Roadside Sanction WARNs.
Additionally, 1,679 traffic safety violation tickets were issued with 780 motorists being written up for exceeding the speed limit, 31 for distracted driving, and another 34 for the improper use of vehicle safety restraints.
“Sadly, there were seven fatalities due to road-related incidents over the long weekend. These are individuals who would have been back home on Tuesday. They are our family members, friends, coworkers, and neighbours. It’s devastating,” said Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, with Alberta RCMP's traffic unit.
“While our officers work to uphold traffic safety, Albertans also have a role to play in helping ensure everyone makes it home safely.”