Alberta RCMP want to remind motorists that ice-free spring roads are no excuse to speed.
RCMP say speeding is a common habit among many drivers. Last year Alberta RCMP jurisdictions dealt with about 70,580 speeding-related offences. Officers issued 5,220 speeding tickets in April 2021 alone.
Unsafe speeds increase the risk of collision and serious injury for all road users.
“According to Alberta Transportation, more than half of all fatal collisions involving unsafe speeds occur in rural areas,” said Insp. Chris Romanchych, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services.
“We want our communities to feel safe out on our province’s roadways. Speed shouldn’t be the reason a loved one doesn’t make it home.”
RCMP want drivers to remember:
• The faster they go, the longer it takes to stop. Speeding affects a driver’s ability to come to a quick stop in the event of an unexpected traffic hazard.
• Always drive to conditions. Posted limits indicate the maximum, legal speed permitted in ideal conditions. Alberta’s road and weather conditions are unpredictable so drivers should adjust their speed accordingly.
• Allowing extra time to get to a destination helps to avoid feeling rushed in traffic.
• Be aware of speed limits in playground and construction zones. These areas often have high pedestrian traffic so drivers must slow down.
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