During the August Traffic Safety Spotlight, police across Saskatchewan reported 341 impaired driving offences, including:
295 drivers charged with an impaired driving offence under the Criminal Code, plus
46 other drivers issued roadside administrative suspensions.
Impaired driving remains the top cause of fatal road crashes in Saskatchewan. Police are doing their part, but we all have a role to play in stopping it. If you see a driver you suspect is impaired, pull over and call 9-1-1 to report the impaired driver. Provide as many details about the driver (description, name if known), vehicle (make, model, colour, plate number, direction headed) and suspicious behaviour as possible.
What are some possible signs of an impaired driver, you ask? Check out our handy Instagram slideshow for 10 signs of a possible impaired driver.
Of course, the best way to beat impaired driving is to make sure it doesn’t happen in the first place. Never drive impaired, and be a good Wingman: stop friends and family members from getting behind the wheel if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs of any kind.
Other results reported by police for the month of August:
7,762 aggressive driving or speeding offences
949 distracted driving offences (including 880 for cellphone use while driving)
632 inappropriate or no seatbelt/child restraint offences
Families may be settling into a routine, but the September Traffic Safety Spotlight continues to focus on school zones. It’s up to all of us to #KeepKidsSafe. That means obeying posted speed limits, avoiding distractions, following the direction of crossing guards and traffic control devices, and demonstrating the rules of the road – both as a driver and a pedestrian. Little eyes are watching!
