Alberta RCMP were working hard to ensure Alberta's roads were kept safe over the holidays. Between Dec. 24, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024, the Alberta RCMP issued a total of 2,459 traffic tickets across the province in addition to removing 189 impaired drivers from the roads.  

Overall, 1,050 individuals were ticketed for speeding, and 15 drivers were ticketed for excessive speeding (51 km/h over the posted limit) with one motorist caught travelling 204 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.

Forty motorists were caught distracted driving, and 1,354 motorists received tickets for traffic safety violations including careless driving, driving with a prohibited or suspended license, moving offences, and more.