The Government of Alberta has announced that starting Jan. 1, 2021, Albertans will no longer require expiry stickers on their licence plates as the province moves toward adopting reflective plates. Reflective plates are more easily scanned by automated licence plate readers! Alberta drivers and vehicle owners will still be responsible for renewing their registration on time, and will still require …
Stricter Penalties for Impaired Driving
Beginning on December 1, police will be enforcing stricter impaired driving penalties that may result in larger fines and lose their vehicles for up to 30 days. This means that police will be able to administer stricter impaired driving penalties on the road, while most first-time impaired driving charges will be handled quicker outside of court through SafeRoads Alberta. Impaired …
Partners for Safety will be patrolling on Halloween Night
The Calgary Partners for Safety have been patrolling the streets on Halloween night for over 25 years! From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31, officers in more than 600 vehicles will be on Calgary’s streets providing high-visibility assistance to families who decide to trick-or-treat this year. The Partners for Safety program has a goal of …
Calgary Police Services: Safer Vehicles Initiative
Calgary Police Services have started their Safer Vehicles Initiative, meaning they will be ensuring all vehicles meet safety standards and comply with the Traffic Safety Act. They will also be focusing on nuisance equipment violations such as insufficient mufflers and unnecessary noise from vehicles. Police officers will be checking several things to ensure your vehicle is safe, such as: – …