It’s Halloween, and the trick-or-treaters will be out in full force. SGI’s Tyler McMurchy is stressing safety for both those celebrating the evening, and drivers. “Kids are going to be excited. They might not always be paying attention to those safe habits when they are crossing the street so it’s extra important for drivers to take […]
Distracted driving is the traffic safety spotlight for SGI for the month of October. SGI is expecting RCMP and local police services will issue around one thousand tickets for distracted driving, whether it’s cell phone use, eating, or other various actions that involve taking your eyes away from the road. SGI’s Tyler McMurchy said distracted […]
Saskatchewan Police forces caught 295 impaired drivers during an August spotlight. Forty-six other motorists were handed roadside administrative suspensions. Impaired driving remains the top cause of fatal crashes in the province. SGI is asking citizens to also do their best when it comes to reporting potential impaired drivers. If you see a driver you suspect […]
With harvest starting to get rolling, you’ll likely see more farm machinery on highways around Saskatchewan. SGI’s Tyler McMurchy said there is an increased risk for accidents involving farming equipment, and reminds drivers to stay back, and slow down. “Farm equipment is much longer and wider than typical vehicles you see on the road, and […]
