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“Someone is waiting for you at home. Please slow down.” This warning comes from the police service’s Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch after officers issued 55 speeding tickets during nationwide road safety exercises from June 26 to June 28.

In total, police handed out 114 tickets and arrested two drivers for drunk driving. Officers say reckless driving continues to be a serious problem, especially during the rainy season when wet roads increase the risk of fatal crashes.

A release from the police service on June 29 said the most common violations included running red lights, using phones while driving, overtaking on the left, not wearing seat belts, and driving without insurance. Police say these behaviours put everyone on the road in danger.