Throughout the 24-hour campaign on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, a total of 3,213 speeding tickets were issued by EPS officers and automated enforcement. Traffic Safety Act violations, such as equipment and seatbelt infractions, accounted for 301 of the total, along with 44 automated red light violations. Officers issued 25 charges for Criminal Code offences.
A traffic stop was conducted in west Edmonton after police identified a vehicle with a mismatched licence plate. The male driver of the vehicle provided a false name to officers. Further investigation revealed the man had 41 warrants for his arrest, and he was found in possession of multiple identity documents. He was arrested and is now facing more than 20 new charges.
Police stopped a number of excessive speeders during the enforcement blitz. The driver of a GMC Yukon travelling 56 km/h over the posted speed limit on Anthony Henday Drive near Manning Drive was issued a compulsory summons ticket. Another vehicle was stopped for travelling 114 km/h on the James MacDonald Bridge, a 60km/h zone.
The 3,583 violations issued on Aug. 24, 2016 is a 41 per cent increase from 2,534 violations issued during the August 2015 campaign.
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.