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Who do I contact to find out the road conditions / weather conditions in Central Alberta? Road conditions / weather conditions can be obtained from the AMA Road Report line at 403-342-6611. This report is updated as road conditions change. The AMA Road Reports® Web site also provides updated road reports to be viewed online.
Child Safety Seat Information
Red Deer City RCMP encourages all parents to educate themselves on the proper installation and use of child safety seats.
 Child safety seat information - Buckle up safely
*Courtesy of the David Thompson Health Region
Information on Occupant Safety Programs
 Alberta Occupant Restraint Program
Safety Kids Canada
My vehicle has been towed by the RCMP. How can I locate it to pick it up?
Your vehicle will be stored at the Key Towing compound in Red Deer. You can phone them at 403-343-1668.
When do I report a collision?
The following MUST BE REPORTED to a police agency:
- All collisions involving injury
- All hit and run motor vehicle collisions
- Any collisions with a COMBINED damage of $2000.
How do I report a collision?
The driver of the vehicle involved must report the collision as soon as possible to any police agency in Alberta. The driver will be required to provide:
- valid insurance and registration for the vehicle
- a valid driver's license
What documentation should I obtain from the other driver if I am involved in a motor vehicle accident?
You should obtain the following:
- License plate number of the other vehicle
- Registration and insurance policy numbers for the vehicle
- Driver's license number of the driver
If my vehicle is involved in a motor vehicle accident and I am not sure how much damage has been done to my vehicle, what should I do?
Visit an auto body of your choice and request them to provide you with an estimate of damage. Bring your damage estimate with you when you go to the police station to report the collision.
My insurance company has asked for a file number. How do I get one?
Call your local police agency and ask for your police file number . You will need to give your name, date of birth, day and time of occurrence.
What time are school zones and playground zones in effect?
School zones are in effect on school days from:
- 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Some school zones in Red Deer are also playground zones - In these cases:
- 8:00 am to one hour after sunset, every day
Playground zones are in effect from:
- 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset, every day
What speed can I pass Emergency Vehicles, Construction Workers & Tow Trucks?
This legislation has been proclaimed to make it an offence to pass emergency workers, highway construction crews and tow truck operators at a speed greater than 60 kph in the lane occupied by the emergency vehicle, construction workers or tow truck operators.
On multi-lane highways, ie. QE II and Highways 16 and 43, any vehicle driving in the lane closest to any of the above mentioned vehicles must slow to 60 kph when passing that vehicle. A vehicle occupying the outside lane, or the lane farthest from the emergency vehicles does not have to slow down, nor does traffic proceeding in the opposite direction. The law applies only to those vehicles travelling in the same direction as the emergency vehicle.
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