71 ticketed for failing to slow to 60 during weekend traffic safety initiative

More than 250 vehicles were stopped in the Swift Current area from December 1 to 3 during a Canada Safe Driving Week enforcement initiative.

Saskatchewan RCMP officers from the Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Regina Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan units and Morse detachment participated, along with officers from the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol. They focussed on commercial vehicle safety, slowing to 60 while passing emergency vehicles and ensuring drivers were not impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Here’s how many tickets were issued by Saskatchewan RCMP officers:

• 71 for failing to slow to 60 km/hr while passing emergency vehicles with their lights engaged. The fastest passed a stopped police vehicle at 114 km/hr.

• 15 for speeding

• 30 for stop sign infractions

• 7 for driving without vehicle registration

• 7 for using a cell phone while driving

• Officers also issued 64 warnings for various offences.

Canada Safe Driving Week runs from December 1 to 7, 2023, however, road safety is a year-round priority for the Saskatchewan RCMP.