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‘They loved their mommy so much’: Alberta sees increase in fatal collisions involving drugs, alcohol

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Impaired driving charges laid in collision that killed southern Alberta father In December 2020, new legislation went into effect in Alberta, meaning most first-time impaired drivers can now face up to $2,000 in fines and a 30-day vehicle seizure.Police say being able to issue tickets on the spot and impound vehicles has freed up court time and police resources.“It has definitely helped keep our officers on the road, so more officers on the road increases their ability to detect more impaired drivers,” said Sgt.

Michael Zufferli with Red Deer RCMP traffic services.RCMP said from January to the end of September 2021, there were 54 fatal collisions on Alberta highways where drugs or alcohol were involved.

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