It’s a number that could be seen as good news or bad news. SGI says there have been more impaired drving charges in the first 10 months of 2020 than all of 2019. While some may hear that and say the problem is still a significant one in Saskatchewan, SGI’s Tyler McMurchy says there is […]
SGI has decided to suspend its annual “Wing in the New Year” program this year due to COVID-19. Spokesman Tyler McMurchy says even with COVID-19 resulting in a very different New Year’s Eve, people need to have safe options in place. “We do encourage people, if for whatever reason they do find themselves outside of […]
SGI’s traffic safety focus for September was speeding in school zones, and 673 people were caught. The insurance company’s Tyler McMurchy says it resulted in some stiff fines. “The most important reason to not speed in school zones is not to avoid one of those tickets, it’s to avoid a collision that might hurt a […]
It is the first day of school in Saskatchewan, and SGI reminds drivers to be safe in school zones. The insurance company’s Tyler McMurchy says those school zones will be busy places. “Pedestrians, cyclists, parents dropping off their kids, school buses loading and unloading,” McMurchy said. “It’s really important for drivers to slow down, avoid […]
Labour Day is the last warm weather long weekend of the year, and SGI is reminding people to take it safe if travelling. The insurance company’s Tyler McMurchy says long weekends tend to mean busier highways, and they want motorists to take care. “We expect there’ll be people heading to the lake, heading to visit […]
Starting Monday, SGI will resume driver road testing, but only for those working in health care and agriculture. SGI’s Tyler McMurchy says there will only be a limited number of tests made available for those sectors. As well, McMurchy says anyone in those sectors will have to apply for a road test on line through the […]
Santa wasn’t the only one watching for bad behaviour last month. SGI’s traffic safety focus for December was on impaired driving, and spokesman Tyler McMurchy said police reported 295 offences, which he says was down from 2018. “Last year there were 352 impaired driving offences in the month of December, the year before that […]
SGI reminds drivers to stay patient while travelling this week and over the holiday season. Traffic is expected to increase on highways, streets and roads throughout the next few days as people do last-minute holiday shopping as well as visiting with family and friends. SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy said it’s important for drivers to keep […]
Saskatchewan Government Insurance announced last week that penalties for distracted driving will go up to $580 for a first-time offence starting in February. While many believe it’s only for talking or texting on a cellphone while behind the wheel, drivers can also get ticketed for doing other things under a law that isn’t distracted driving. […]
It’s the Remembrance Day long weekend, and SGI is reminding motorists to make it a safe one. In addition to matching your driving habits to meet conditions, SGI’s Tyler McMurchy says it’s important to see and be seen, by clearing ice and snow off your vehicle. “You don’t just want to clear off a little […]
