Troy Savinkoff
Cpl. Troy Savinkoff is a spokesman for the Alberta RCMP who clarifies traffic laws and regulations, emphasizing that there is no offense for stopping too close to another vehicle at a red light.
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Corporal Troy Savinkoff is an Alberta RCMP spokesman who provided insights on traffic laws.
When I can’t see the lines on a snowy road, where should I drive?
Canada· 2026-01-26
Corporal Troy Savinkoff, an Alberta RCMP spokesman, discusses the risks of entering the centre lane early.
Is it illegal to move into the centre turning lane before it’s my turn?Canada· 2025-12-07
Corporal Troy Savinkoff is an Alberta RCMP spokesman who provided insights on right of way rules.
When I’m turning right on a red light, how can I tell who should go first?Canada· 2025-11-30
Corporal Troy Savinkoff is an Alberta RCMP spokesman who explains that the law does not specify a threshold for speeding violations.
How much over the speed limit can I go before getting a photo radar ticket?Canada· 2025-09-22
Corporal Troy Savinkoff warns about the dangers of aggressive driving behavior.
Is it legal to floor it at a green light as long as I’m not speeding?Canada· 2025-08-10
Corporal Troy Savinkoff, an Alberta RCMP spokesman, explains the proper use of vehicle horns.
Are there laws against angry honking?Canada· 2025-07-27
Corporal Troy Savinkoff discusses the issues that arise when individuals without a valid licence provide false information to police.
Can I legally drive with just a photo of my licence?Canada· 2025-06-15
Corporal Troy Savinkoff, an Alberta RCMP spokesman, explained that devices designed to assist people with disabilities are allowed on sidewalks.
A tiny electric car tried to push us off the sidewalk. Should it be there?Canada· 2025-05-18
Cpl. Troy Savinkoff provided details about the skydiving accident.
RCMP say skydiving instructor dies following jump west of EdmontonCanada· 2025-05-12
Police spokesperson Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said Monday there has been no update on the investigation.
Political frustration likely the reason for vandalized signs, says Alberta candidateCanada· 2025-04-15
Corporal Troy Savinkoff, an Alberta RCMP spokesman, recommends that children and adults dismount from scooters before crossing for safety.
At what age can children cross the street alone and must they dismount a scooter?Canada· 2025-04-13
Cpl. Troy Savinkoff reported that the head coach was arrested peacefully.
Alberta junior soccer coach accused of defrauding team arrested by RCMPCanada· 2025-02-24
RCMP spokesman Cpl. Troy Savinkoff discusses the investigation into the crash.
Five people injured after an ambulance responding to service call crashes with SUVCanada· 2025-02-18Cpl. Troy Savinkoff is an Alberta RCMP spokesman who stated that there is no offence for being stopped too close.
What distance should a vehicle stop behind another one at a red light?Canada· 2025-02-16