REGINA – Nearly 300 people were charged after they did not slow down to 60 km/hr when passing emergency vehicles during a recent week-long safety blitz.
On October 19th the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure Highway Transport Patrol and RCMP teamed up to target drivers who were passing emergency vehicles going faster than 60 km/hr.
During the blitz, which includes one in June, 478 drivers were charged with the fines starting at $210.
“Educating travellers to slow to 60 km/hr when passing emergency vehicles is very important,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said.
“We need to ensure traffic laws are followed so first responders can do their important work as safely as possible.”
This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to try and educate drivers on the importance of slowing down to 60 km/hr when passing emergency vehicles.
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