Provincial RCMP spent the Heritage Day long weekend cracking down on distracted driving.

It was previously announced that distracted driving - a term for focusing on other activities, such as texting, while driving - would be Alberta RCMP's focus during the month of August.

From August 2-5, RCMP issued 68 tickets for distracted driving, up from the 63 tickets issued last year over the same weekend.

A release from RCMP states that distracted driving is extremely dangerous.

Drivers are asked to ensure their sole focus remains on the road while travelling.

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