Big ticket event hands out over 2,300 violations

More than 2,300 traffic tickets were issued last week by Edmonton Police Service officers and automated enforcement during Operation 24 Hours.

In the 24-hour enforcement period starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, 1,866 speeding violations were issued. There were 514 additional tickets issued for a variety of violations, including seatbelt infractions, impaired driving, distracted driving, traffic safety violations and Criminal Code violations.

One motorist, operating a Pontiac Grand Am on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, was stopped by North Division patrol officers at Yellowhead Trail and Victoria Trail for failing to obey a traffic control device. The motorist failed to provide documentation, and investigation by officers determined the male motorist was wanted on five outstanding warrants, including three counts of sexual assault. The motorist was taken into custody and charged with suspended driving and breach of recognizance.

There were 2,380 tickets issued for the October Operation 24 Hours, a slight decrease from 2,670 tickets issued during the August 2014 enforcement.

The Edmonton Police Service conducts Operation 24 Hours throughout the year to improve traffic safety in Edmonton by targeting excessive speeding and dangerous driving practices.

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