FEATURE
ARTICLE
05.07.24
Job Opportunity: Deputy Chief
As the Deputy Chief of Police, reporting to the Chief of Police, you will be working alongside the Chief and…
NEWS
29.10.24
Weapons & Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
During the afternoon of October 28, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Patrol Section responded to a report of…
28.10.24
Traffic Advisory: OD Escort - Oct 29 9AM
The Medicine Hat Police Service will be conducting an over dimensional load escort on October 29, 2024, starting at 9:00…
MONTHLY ENFORCEMENT
The traffic safety focus for the month of November is Occupant Restraints, particularly child safety seats.
Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest, yet most important decisions drivers and passengers can make to protect themselves in a vehicle. It’s also crucial that infants and young children are properly restrained in car seats or booster seats.
Occupant restraints facts:
- From 2018 to 2022, there were 202 unbelted fatalities in Alberta.
- In 2022, people involved in collisions who used restraints had a much lower injury rate (8.9%) than those who did not use restraints (14.4%).
- Drivers are responsible for ensuring…