Q: What does the Alberta Office of Traffic Safety do?
A: Transportation safety has long been - and remains - one of Alberta Transportation's top priorities. Many of our goals help advance safety across the province and, since 1996, the department's Alberta Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has been providing an umbrella to coordinate and deliver results-oriented programs that address traffic safety province-wide.

Traffic collisions are a significant burden on our society, not to mention their impact on families and communities. The OTS, in association with Alberta Transportation's Traffic Safety Services Division and key traffic safety and injury prevention partners is creating and implementing traffic safety programs that focus on four key areas: Information and Awareness, Education, Standards and Enforcement. Changing public attitudes to make road safety everyone's responsibility is the Initiative's key objective. The focus of our programming is to capture and keep the attention of all existing and potential drivers on driving problems, driving skills, driver improvement, risks and consequences.

Traffic safety and the OTS is about business and government coming together with communities and individuals and targeting resources toward a sustained, all inclusive traffic safety program. Traffic safety is good for the bottom line and it's good for Albertans. Alberta Transportation will continue to look at Alberta's traffic safety problems and opportunities and lay out plans to encourage a future of continued improvement and accident prevention.

Q: How can I contact Alberta Transportation and the Alberta Office of Traffic Safety?
A: You can call the traffic safety general enquiries phone number at (780) 422-8839 or e-mail us.

Q: Who is the Minister of Alberta Transportation?
A: The Honourable Luke Ouellette was appointed December 15, 2006. His office can be reached by telephone at (780) 427-2080 or by fax at (780) 422-2722.

Q: How can I get publications on traffic safety in Alberta? What educational resources are available from the Alberta Office of Traffic Safety?
A: There are many resources available, from brochures to videos and posters. Among the resources currently available are:

• Traffic Safety Resource Guide for Elementary Schools
  Fun and educational activities highlight the importance of pedestrian, bicycle, recreational and school bus safety for school age children. Developed to supplement the Alberta Elementary Health Curriculum (K-3).
• Traffic Safety Tips
  Seasonal traffic safety tips in a friendly format that is a brief refresher on the rules for all road users.
• Child Safety Seat Facts and Checklist
  Essential information for parents, grandparents and caregivers.
• Consequence Flyer or Tentcard
  A brief but poignant description of the real costs associated with drinking and driving.
• School Bus Driver's Guide and Checklist
  A supplement for professional drivers in the student transportation industry. This package includes information on licensing requirements, vehicle maintenance and driver responsibility.
• Pooh's Great School Bus Adventure
  An excellent and fun educational video featuring everyone's favourite Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Woods.
• "Point.Pause.Proceed" Pedestrian Safety
  An upbeat lively video that highlights how to safely cross streets in your community.
• A Variety of posters that illustrate timely traffic safety topics.

The Alberta Office of Traffic Safety, Alberta Transportation
Main Floor, Twin Atria, 4999 - 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Phone: (780) 422-8839
Fax: (780) 422-3682
E-mail: debbie.lamoureux@gov.ab.ca
Outside Edmonton call 310-0000 and ask for 422-8839.

Q: Where can I get Alberta statistics on traffic collisions, impaired driving, seat belts and/or child traffic injuries and deaths?
A: Alberta Transportation's Driver Safety and Research compiles the Alberta Traffic Collision Statistics Report on an annual basis. You can get a copy of the report by calling (780) 427-8901 or by faxing (780) 422-3682.

Q: Where can I get Alberta statistics on traffic collisions, impaired driving, seat belts and/or child traffic injuries and deaths?
A: Responsibility for road repair, construction and highway conditions depends on which level of government has jurisdiction. The provincial government is responsible for all primary and secondary highways. Otherwise, contact your municipal transportation office. Parks Canada is responsible for the maintenance and repair of roads in our National Parks.

Q: How do I ensure my child safety seat is properly installed?
A: Installing your child traffic safety seat can seem a daunting challenge. For information on properly installing a child safety seat, call the Alberta Office of Traffic Safety for their "Child Safety Seat Facts and Checklist" brochure and check out our tips under the Vehicle Safety section on this website, or contact your local Health Unit.

Q: Is there a national traffic safety focus?
A: There is a concerted effort underway in all provinces and through the federal government to promote safe driving practices. For more information on what is being done on a national level check out the following links:

• Transport Canada
• Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators