Alberta RCMP officers issued 1,861 traffic tickets during the October 9–12 long weekend as part of Operation Impact 2026.

The province-wide campaign aimed to reduce serious crashes by focusing on risky driving behaviour.

Speeding accounted for 755 tickets, making it one of the most common violations recorded during the four-day operation.

Officers also issued 32 distracted-driving tickets and 25 seatbelt tickets.

Police reported 55 Immediate Roadside Sanction fails, along with 21 warnings, four 24-hour suspensions and seven zero-tolerance sanctions involving novice or commercial drivers.

The enforcement figures came alongside a sobering toll on Alberta roads.

Across the province, police recorded 15 collisions involving injuries and two fatal collisions that claimed two lives.

Operation Impact is a national traffic safety initiative that encourages drivers to slow down, remain attentive and make responsible choices behind the wheel.

Alberta RCMP Traffic Services emphasized that enforcement is only part of the solution, with individual motorists playing a vital role in preventing collisions.

For drivers in Sherwood Park and Strathcona County, the provincial results offer a timely reminder to pay attention on familiar roads as well as highways.

A few seconds of distraction or an unsafe decision can have lasting consequences.

Allowing extra travel time, respecting posted speed limits, buckling up and keeping phones out of reach are straightforward ways to reduce risk.

As autumn driving conditions change, motorists should also watch for reduced visibility, wet pavement and unpredictable weather.

Safe roads depend on everyday decisions by everyone who uses them.