Submitted by Sask. RCMP
It was a busy week on Saskatchewan’s highways. Members of RCMP Detachments and Combined Traffic Safety Services (CTSS) were out on the roadways of Saskatchewan looking for the big four traffic offences - aggressive driving, seatbelt use, distracted driving, and excessive speeds.
Even with winter driving conditions and reduced visibility due to fog or snow, there were still several vehicles travelling in a dangerous manner. Some of the more notable vehicle stops were:
In Waskesiu, a vehicle was stopped driving 151 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 2 near Montreal Lake. The driver stated they were late to pick up a family member, fined $809.
On Highway 5 near Peterson, a truck was stopped travelling 154 km/h. The truck was also not registered and had window tinting on the front side windows. The driver was issued $1,423 in fines as result.
In Wadena, a driver was stopped after driving over sidewalk curbs at 3 a.m., arrested for impaired driving.
Members from the Craik RCMP stopped a vehicle travelling on Highway 11 at 157 km/h. After investigation, the driver was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
During a traffic stop in Saskatoon, a driver gave a false name and admitted to possessing drugs in the vehicle. A subsequent vehicle search resulted in the seizure of controlled substances and weapons. The driver was charged with Possession Schedule I (x2), Resists/Obstructs Peace Officer, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000, Drive without Valid Driver’s License, Operate Motor Vehicle without Certificate of Registration, and weapons-related Criminal Code charges (x4)
Here are the total number of charges laid in F Division from Dec 1 to the 7.
- 44 Impaired Driving (alcohol) charges
- 3 Impaired Driving (drug) charges
- 6 Driver's License Suspensions, alcohol-related (low impairment)
- 3 Driver's License Suspension, drug-related
- 951 Speeding and/or Stunt Driving Charges
- 3 Follow Too Close Charge
- 4 Unsafe Lane Change Charge
- 1 Pass on the Right Charge
- 1 Fail to Yield charge
- 37 Distracted Driving (Cellphone-use) Charges
- 16 Careless Driving Charges
- 77 Seatbelt Charges
- 78 Other Criminal Code charges
- 505 Other Provincial Traffic Charges
TOTAL: 1727 Charges
- 858 Warnings
- 215 Vehicle Inspection Notices