Labour Day long weekend is here which means there will be increased traffic on Saskatchewan roads and highways as people try to enjoy the last days of summer.
In 2019, Saskatchewan RCMP responded to 55 collisions during the September long weekend. Two of the collisions resulted in serious injuries. Fortunately, none of these collisions were fatal.
When motorists follow safe driving practices, such as planning ahead, having a designated driver, maintaining safe speeds and keeping their attention on the road, the risk of being involved in a collision is greatly reduced.
Since Harvest is in full swing, motorists can also expect to be sharing the road with farm equipment. Be attentive, be patient and slow down, especially when passing.
“Practicing safe driving is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re driving to see your family, heading to the lake or enjoying the open roads, let’s make this September long weekend a safe one for everyone,” – Sgt. Garnet Waldbauer, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan.
“We like to remind people that if they’re heading out on the highways, they’re not going to be alone,” said Kwei Quaye, SGI Vice President of Traffic Safety. “There’s going to be a lot of other people on the highways as well, trying to squeeze the last little bit out of summer. We encourage drivers to help keep themselves and others safe by driving sober, avoiding distractions, buckling up, and obeying speed limits.”
