Alberta Motor Association urges drivers to reduce speed over holiday weekend

The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) has issued a public safety warning urging motorists to slow down during the upcoming holiday weekend. Police data from Edmonton and Calgary show a sharp rise in major injuries and traffic fatalities in recent weeks, prompting the AMA to advise drivers to exercise extra caution.

The association highlighted that the increase in severe accidents coincides with higher traffic volumes during holiday periods, and it recommends reduced speeds, adherence to road signs, and avoidance of risky driving behaviors to help curb the trend.