Source: CBC News, February 4, 2020 Stiffer penalties for distracted driving came into effect on Saturday One allegedly distracted driver was given their fifth ticket in 12 months by Saskatoon Police Service on Monday, and this ticket more than doubled the amount they were fined in all of last year. That driver joins dozens of others… Continue reading Police seized 91 vehicles from repeat distracted drivers in 2019: SGI
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New Distracted Driving Penalties Coming into Effect February 1st
Province Cracking Down on Distracted Driving Saskatchewan drivers will soon be facing tougher penalties for distracted driving which are coming into effect on February 1st, 2020. Since distracted driving is one of the leading factors for collisions and road injuries in Saskatchewan, the province is introducing harsher penalties. Under the new distracted driving penalties, the… Continue reading New Distracted Driving Penalties Coming into Effect February 1st
Sask fatalities involving semi-trailers way down last year
Source: Jason Warick, CBC News, January 31, 2020 Mandatory semi driver training, other safety measures brought in following Humboldt Broncos crash The number of people killed in collisions with semi-trailers dropped markedly last year in Saskatchewan. Some industry officials say mandatory semi-truck driver training, and other safety measures put in place following the Humboldt Broncos… Continue reading Sask fatalities involving semi-trailers way down last year
Sask. road deaths in 2019 lowest since 1950s: SGI
Source: CBC News, January 27, 2020 Crashes killed 71 people in 2019, previous record was 73 in 1951 There were fewer people killed on Saskatchewan roads in 2019 than in any single year since the 1950s. Preliminary statistics from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) show crashes killed 71 people in the province in 2019. During the previous… Continue reading Sask. road deaths in 2019 lowest since 1950s: SGI
Province to add photo radar near Wakaw at intersection of Highways 41 and 2
Source: CBC News, December 4, 2019 Structural and engineering changes were considered, but a camera would be cheaper and easier to implement The province has approved a new photo radar location at the Highway 41 and Highway 2 intersection near Wakaw. The intersection was the site of six fatalities and 45 injuries as a result of… Continue reading Province to add photo radar near Wakaw at intersection of Highways 41 and 2
Distracted Driving Focus of National Safe Driving Week
National Safe Driving Week – December 1 – 7, 2019 With the holiday season arriving and bringing extra traveling and celebrations it is important to remember to be safe when behind the wheel. One of the oldest annual campaigns of the Canada Safety Council, National Safe Driving week has been running since the 1950s! This… Continue reading Distracted Driving Focus of National Safe Driving Week
Sask. distracted driving fines increasing to $580 for first offence
Source: Adam Hunter, CBC News, November 19, 2019 $1,400 ticket for a second offence within a year The penalty for distracted driving in Saskatchewan is set to more than double. On Feb. 1, 2020, distracted driving fines will go to $580 from $280 for a first offence. “Enough is enough,” Minister Responsible for SGI Joe… Continue reading Sask. distracted driving fines increasing to $580 for first offence
Highway 7 To See More Passing Lanes Next Year
More Passing Lanes to be Added The Ministry of Highways has more plans for the busy roadway of Highway 7. The upcoming project will add three more sets of passing lanes on Highway 7 between the communities of Fiske and Kindersley. These passing lanes will be in addition to the two passing lanes already completed… Continue reading Highway 7 To See More Passing Lanes Next Year
Alberta takes second look at trucking changes after meeting Broncos families
Source: Colette Derworiz, The Canadian Press, October 16, 2019 EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will take a second look at training requirements for truck drivers after meeting with Humboldt Broncos families. Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured when an inexperienced Calgary truck driver ran a stop sign and barrelled into the… Continue reading Alberta takes second look at trucking changes after meeting Broncos families
Operation Impact 2019: Local RCMP Preparing for National Awareness Campaign
Operation Impact 2019: Your Actions Have Impact This weekend a national awareness campaign, Operation Impact 2019, will launch in an effort to make roads in Canada the safest in the world. The public awareness campaign aims to promote safe driving habits, thereby helping to prevent collisions, reduce injuries and save lives on our roads. The… Continue reading Operation Impact 2019: Local RCMP Preparing for National Awareness Campaign