In the 24-hour period of the enforcement campaign, which took place on July 28, 2015, 2,229 speeding violations were issued. There were also 374 additional violations, including seatbelt infractions, impaired driving, distracted driving, traffic safety violations and Criminal Code violations.
“Although the summer weather is here for us to enjoy, drivers must not forget the posted speed limit is not just a recommendation,” says Staff Sgt. Randy Loxterkamp with the Edmonton Police Specialize Traffic Operation Section. “Operations 24 Hours is a reminder to all drivers that road safety collision prevention is paramount.”
There were a total of 2,604 tickets issued for the July 2015 Operation 24 Hours, which is a slight decrease from the 2,808 tickets issued during the June 2015 enforcement initiative.
The Edmonton Police Service and the City of Edmonton Office of Traffic Safety coordinate many educational and enforcement initiatives such as Operation 24 Hours throughout the year to improve traffic safety on city streets.