Thousands of motorists were ticketed last month during April's province-wide traffic safety spotlight focusing on speeding in work zones, and aggressive driving in general. In total, law enforcement issued 3,769 tickets related to excessive speed or aggressive driving during the month, including: 3,663 tickets for speeding; 95 tickets for aggressive driving; six tickets for stunting; four tickets for speeding in work zones; and one ticket for dangerous driving.
On April 16 and 17, police officers from all over the province assembled in Moose Jaw for a two-day Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) event. Police enforced all traffic safety violations, with a particular focus on seatbelts, cellphones, aggressive driving and impaired driving. In total, enforcement issued 339 tickets, including: 68 tickets for speeding; 58 tickets for non-seatbelt use; 15 tickets for cellphone use while driving; one impaired driving charge; 90 other charges; and 107 tickets related to commercial vehicles.
SGI car seat technicians also participated in the STEP event in Moose Jaw to help ensure and promote child passenger safety. They checked 125 car and booster seats during the check stops and gave away 22 car seats.
Saskatchewan residents are reminded that traffic laws are changing this summer, effective June 27, 2014. Visit SGI's website at www.sgi.sk.ca for more information.
