Battlefords RCMP have released stats from their recently-completed and highly visible Combined Traffic and Community Safety Initiative.
The initiative ran from 6 a.m. Oct. 23 through 6 p.m Oct. 29, and was a combined effort by Battlefords RCMP and Saskatoon branch of the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) unit. According to the RCMP, a total of 422 documents were issued for traffic violations, not including impounds, warrants or Criminal Code charges.
Of those, there were 177 tickets including the following: 14 for suspended drivers/no driver’s license, 19 for unregistered vehicles, 32 for speed-related offences, 20 cell phone tickets, five stop sign tickets and 30 seat belt tickets.
There were 207 warnings issued. And there were 38 Inspection tickets issued.
Of the others, there were two Summary Offences Procedure Act (SOPA) warrants executed, one Criminal Code warrant was executed, one Criminal Code Breach charge was laid, one Criminal code driving charge laid and three 30-day vehicle impounds.
Battlefords RCMP is taking the opportunity to remind people "to drive safe for everyone’s safety."
