Almost 3,500 traffic violations issued during July’s big ticket event

Edmonton Police Service officers and City of Edmonton automated enforcement handed out 3,449 violations during Operation 24 Hours last this week.

During the 24-hour campaign on Thursday, July 7, 2016, a total of 3,030 speeding tickets were issued by EPS officers and automated enforcement. Traffic Safety Act violations such as seatbelt infractions accounted for 255 of the total, and officers issued 2 charges for Criminal Code offences.

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.

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