The Wood Buffalo Integrated Traffic Unit issued a large number of driving charges over the weekend starting the month of August, adding a significant amount of fees and funds to the local coffers. A total of 479 charges were issued during the weekend, and there were a variety of driving charges issued to the motorists who were stopped. Highways 881, 63, and 69 were targeted by police, and there were additional checkpoints in Fort MaxMurray as well. Local law enforcement were on the lookout for any safety issues and driving offenses during the enforcement actions. One of those charged with driving offenses was a 25 year old individual who was caught near Fort MacMurray for speeding. The driver was doing 205 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone.
Other driving charges cited or identified by the Wood Buffalo Integrated Traffic Unit over the weekend included two males who were racing their motorcycles. Officers caught the motorcyclists doing 195 km/h in an area where the speed limit is 110 km/h. Two drivers were arrested on charges of impaired driving, and 19 drivers saw their licenses suspended immediately because of charges that involved drugs and alcohol. 10 drivers were cited for using cell phones and distracted driving, and officers served 6 arrest warrants during the operation as well. The roads in Wood Buffalo are safer because of the operation by the Wood Buffalo Integrated Traffic Unit . 479 driving charges mean that the municipality will have more income than expected from fees and fines, and that is a good thing for law abiding residents of the community.