It was another busy Thanksgiving long weekend for the RCMP in Saskatchewan, according to an RCMP press release.
Several members from various detachments, Traffic Services and specialized sections gave their time to ensure the roadways were safe by participating in Operation Impact, says Sgt. Conrad Logan, F Division Traffic Services NCO.
There was a fatal collision near Maple Creek and members responded to several calls for service throughout the province.
According to the release, check stops were conducted on some of the province’s busiest areas such as Highway 2 North of Moose Jaw, Highway 6 within the town of Southey, near Fillmore detachment on Highway 33, Highway 39 outside of Estevan and again on Highway 39 near Weyburn along with various other patrols and road safety initiatives throughout the province
Although every RCMP Detachment and municipal police service participated statistics for Combined Traffic Services Section are the only data available: five alcohol impaired charges; one drug-impaired charge; two roadside suspensions; 546 speeding tickets; 143 other moving and other non-moving tickets (following too close, crossing a solid line, driving unregistered vehicle); nine cellphone tickets; 19 seatbelt tickets; 723 charges.
Also of note were 456 written warnings issued and 56 inspection notices issued.
A vehicle was stopped for speeding along Highway 1 west of White City at 178 km/h in a 110 km/h zone. After investigation, the driver was charged with impaired driving.
A vehicle was stopped after an automated licence plate reader equipped vehicle received a hit on a vehicle. After investigation the driver was deemed to be under the influence of drugs (pharmaceutical) and was charged.
A vehicle was stopped for failing to come to a complete halt at a stop sign and, after investigation, the driver was charged with impaired driving.
“Impaired driving (by alcohol and drug) continues to be an issue on the roadways in Saskatchewan. We encourage anyone who is consuming alcohol or a drug to plan ahead and not operate any motorized vehicle,” states Logan in the release.
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