From August 29 to September 1, Alberta RCMP conducted enhanced traffic safety enforcement across the province, resulting in 1661 traffic safety infractions. According to the RCMP, of the 1661 tickets issued, 789 were for speeding, 34 for distracted driving, and 19 for not wearing a seatbelt. "Additionally, 99 impaired drivers were removed from the roads. 70 drivers received Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) FAILs and 19 received IRS WARNs." Sadly, over the long weekend, 54 injury-causing collisions were reported, resulting in four fatalities. “Fatal motor vehicle collisions are often avoidable,” says Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic, “and we are reminded of this every long weekend when lives are lost due to factors such as drugs, alcohol, and speeding.” Alberta RCMP is urging everyone to remember that there is no reason to get behind the wheel if you are impaired. If road conditions are unfavourable, consider delaying travel until they improve, and always give yourself extra time to get where you are going. Sign up to get the latest local news headlines delivered directly to your inbox every afternoon. Send your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@discoverairdrie.com. You can also message and follow us on Twitter: @AIR1061FM. DiscoverAirdrie encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the DiscoverAirdrie app.