With many drivers hitting the road this long weekend, RCMP and municipal police forces throughout the province will be out conducting checkstops looking for impaired drivers.
“Our Saskatchewan RCMP officers will be out patrolling our roads and highways and participating in checkstops all across the province this weekend,” said Superintendent Grant St. Germaine, Officer in Charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services.
“We know people have heard this time and time again, but that’s simply because it’s the truth: following the rules of the road saves lives. So whatever you’re up to this weekend, make smart choices behind the wheel. We thank you in advance for your cooperation when encountering these checkstops. Let’s all work together and do our parts to help make Saskatchewan roads safer.”
Vehicles are selected at random to be pulled into a checkstop. A short conversation with a police officer will follow to confirm that there is a sober driver behind the wheel. You may be asked to provide a breath sample.
Impaired drivers face serious consequences, including jail time, fines, licence suspensions, and vehicle impoundments.
For experienced drivers, consequences start at .04 blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In Saskatchewan there is zero tolerance for alcohol for novice and learner drivers, and zero tolerance for drugs for all drivers.
Be sure to plan safe ride home this weekend.
More information about the consequences of impaired driving is available on SGI’s website.
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