Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers and City of
Edmonton automated enforcement handed out a total of 2,279 traffic violations
last week during Operation 24 Hours.
The 24-hour enforcement period took place on Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2020. Of the total 2,279 traffic violations, 1,872 were solely related to speed. There were also 406 other Traffic Safety Act violations, which included 40 distracted driving and 98 red light violations. There was also one Criminal Code driving offence.
During this Operation 24 Hours event, a bus was stopped for travelling 55 km/h in a playground zone, and police executed five warrants during another stop when a speeding driver was pulled over.
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.