Alberta Mounties recorded 1,982 traffic safety infractions over the Labour Day long weekend (August 30 - September 2).
"Of the 1,982 tickets issued, 990 were for speeding, 35 for distracted driving, and 55 were issued for not wearing a seatbelt," RCMP stated.
Additionally, 92 drug or alcohol-impaired drivers were removed from the roads.
"Unfortunately, due to road-related incidents, there were two fatal motor vehicle collisions resulting in three deaths," police added.
During last year's Labour Day Weekend, RCMP issued 1,124 speeding tickets, 41 for distracted driving, and 46 for liquor and cannabis offences.
"Most traffic-related tragedies are avoidable; we are reminded of this every long weekend. We want everyone to get home safely. Avoiding distracted and impaired driving goes a long way to making that happen," commented Sgt. Darrin Turnbull of Alberta RCMP Traffic.
RCMP stressed that there is no reason to get behind the wheel if one is impaired.
"If road conditions are unfavourable, consider delaying your travel until they improve, and always give yourself adequate time to get where you are going."
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