It's potentially dangerous and puts innocent lives at risk so if you're guilty of doing it you had best take note. The government of Saskatchewan has announced it is clamping down on speeders in certain highway scenarios and tickets will be handed out.
RCMP Traffic Services and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure's Highway Transport Patrol officers are joining forces to drive home the importance of slowing to 60 km/hr when passing Highway Transport Patrol officers, RCMP and other emergency workers, as well as tow truck operators, highway construction workers and others working in the highway right-of-way.
"Every day on our highway network, these people are at risk of being hit by a motorist," says Highways and Infrastructure Minister Don McMorris. "That risk is greatly reduced when motorists slow down to 60 km/hr and drive with caution past or through these work zones. The simple act of slowing to 60 km/hr could be the difference between life and death."
The Highway Transport Patrol is a part of the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure consisting of uniformed traffic officers who primarily conduct on-road enforcement by stopping commercial vehicles and by operating vehicle inspection stations. The general public may be familiar with their patrol cars and SUVs, which look similar to other law enforcement vehicles.
Have fun this holiday weekend and if you opt to hit the highways - slow down and stay safe!
