The monthly SGI traffic blitz focused on intersection safety yielded 383 citations in January:
Police across the province handed out 220 tickets for disobeying traffic lights; 95 for failing to stop or proceeding from a stop sign before safe; 65 for failing to yield the right of way; and 3 for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
Of course, while the monthly safety initiatives have a theme, it doesn’t mean police are ignoring other offences. There were 806 citations for speeding/aggressive driving, 90 impaired driving-related offences, 211 offences for distracted driving (160 of those for cellphone use), and 425 occupant restraint violations (for people not using a seatbelt/car seat/booster seat).
“SGI reminds motorists to be extra cautious approaching intersections, especially during winter months—please keep a safe following distance, watch for cross traffic before entering an intersection, and always keep an eye out for pedestrians at unmarked crosswalks,” stated a press release.
Distracted driving, particularly cell phone use remains the most common cause of traffic collisions and authorities continue to target related offences on an ongoing basis.
The provincial insurer invites citizens to find out more at at www.sgi.sk.ca and follow @SGItweets on Twitter for ongoing better driving tips.
