The RNC held a traffic blitz heading into the Easter weekend and issued a number of tickets for speeding and distracted driving. Police say over the course of just one day, the RNC issued 21 tickets for speeding alone.

Police took advantage of a sunny warm day on April 18th and set up a traffic blitz in an area of the Trans- Canada Highway at Paddys Pond just outside of the capital city. The RNC say in total, 21 tickets were issued – all related to drivers going above the speed limit. The RNC are reminding motorists to slow down, or risk significant fines and demerit points.