An increased police presence in southwest Saskatchewan recently helped nab more than 300 motorists who violated the law in some manner.
From May 3 to 5, the RCMP Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) Swift Current hosted a joint forces operation in that corner of the province. Members of the Moose Jaw police and RCMP were also involved in this operation, according to an RCMP news release.
During the three-day initiative near Swift Current, Maple Creek, Shaunavon, Kyle and surrounding communities, 16 police and peace officers from the RCMP and other municipal and provincial agencies targeted many traffic safety offences. Some offences included excessive speed, wearing seatbelts, cellphone use, unlicensed and suspended drivers, and commercial vehicle enforcement.
In Swift Current checking vehicles on the highway with @RCMPSK @reginapolice and #HighwayPatrol #MJCTSS #DriveSafe pic.twitter.com/h5dFzaLVYq
— Moose Jaw Police (@MJPolice) May 4, 2019
During the duration of the operation, 577 vehicles were stopped and 351 motorists received tickets for traffic offences. Of those charges laid, 31 were related to driving more than 60 kilometres per hour past emergency vehicles. The fine for speeding past emergency vehicles with lights flashing starts at $170.
CTSS also charged one driver with impaired operation of a motor vehicle near the town of Eastend.
“Our safety partnerships play an important role in ensuring safe roads throughout the year in all communities throughout Saskatchewan,” said RCMP Cpl. Mike Young in the news release.
“As we head towards warmer weather this spring and into the summer season, we all will see an increase in traffic volumes on our roadways," he added. "CTSS reminds all road users to be cognizant of all rules of the road and be safe while travelling to and from your destinations.”
