Edmonton Police Service officers and City of Edmonton automated enforcement handed out 6,524 traffic violations during Operation 24 Hours.
During the 24-hour enforcement period which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 and Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, a total of 4,845 speeding tickets were issued by EPS officers and automated enforcement. Other Traffic Safety Act violations, including distracted driving accounted for 959 of the total violations issued.
The Edmonton Police Service and the City of Edmonton coordinate regular enforcement campaigns throughout the year (such as Operation 24 Hours) to improve traffic safety on Edmonton’s roadways.