SGI and law enforcement across Saskatchewan focused on impaired driving in November.
There were 279 offences related to impaired driving including:
• 10 offences for having a blood alcohol content between .04 and.08; and
• 269 Criminal Code charges (impaired driving, BAC over .08, or refusing a breath test).
The following tickets were also issued throughout the month (with statistics compiled up to Dec. 15):
• 4,447 speeding violations;
• 284 distracted driving offences (161 of those were for cellphone use); and
• 308 tickets for inappropriate or no seatbelt/child safety seat.
SGI is reminding drivers that impaired driving remains the focus throughout December. Always plan a safe ride home so everyone safely makes it #HomeForTheHolidays.
Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca for information about current impaired driving laws in the province and details on law changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2017. Follow SGI on Facebook or Twitter for tips to #TakeCareOutThere.
