As the province begins to re-open this summer, many are likely planning to go more places, see more people and do more things.
Restrictions may lift and rules may change, but one thing will remain constant: you’re still not allowed to drive impaired. If your plans involve alcohol or drugs, please plan for a safe ride home.
SGI is issuing this gentle reminder, given the results of the May Traffic Spotlight on impaired driving. For the month of May, police reported a total of 507 impaired driving offences, including 366 Criminal Code charges and 141 roadside administrative suspensions.
An impaired driving charge and conviction can ruin more than just your summer plans. Consequences start with an immediate licence suspension and vehicle impoundment. Upon conviction, offenders are faced with a criminal record, Safe Driver Recognition penalties, Ignition Interlock requirements, mandatory driver education, along with any fines or jail time imposed by the court.
While an impaired driving conviction can cost you dearly, an impaired driving collision can cost you everything. In 2020, 32 people in Saskatchewan lost their lives as a result of impaired driving.
Other results reported during May:
· 727 distracted driving tickets, including 617 for using a cellphone while driving.
· 7,113 tickets issued for speeding and aggressive driving offences
· 525 tickets for seatbelts and car seat offences.
