RCMP in Alberta handed out over 160 traffic related tickets over the Labour Day long weekend.

Alberta RCMP Traffic Services enhanced enforcement patrols on secondary highways in conjunction with Special Area Peace Officers. The patrols covered Highways 9 which passes through Beiseker, along with highways 41, 570 and 884.

Between August 30th and 31st, 2019, more than 160 violation tickets were written, including 56 for speeding within just one construction zone.

RCMP also responded to 226 motor vehicle collisions which resulted in 27 injuries.

Mounties are reminding all road users that traffic safety is a shared responsibility and drivers are responsible to stay focused on the road, follow all traffic control signs and travel at the posted speed limit.

The RCMP will continue to focus joint force operation efforts with Special Area Peace Officers on traffic enforcement in construction zones and heavily trafficked areas until mid-October 2019.