Traffic blitz yields over 700 tickets in two days

“Operation Hang Up, Buckle Up, Gear Up” took place last Wednesday and Thursday and resulted in over 700 tickets in Saskatchewan. 

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and traffic authorities across the province focused on seatbelt use, using cellphones while driving and motorcycle safety. 

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Police reports indicate that over the two day blitz, law enforcement officers issued more than 200 tickets for improper or non-seatbelt use, nearly 90 for cellphone use while driving and six for motorcycle-related offences.  

The remainder were for infractions such as speeding, failing to stop at stop signs and other traffic safety offences. 

Through these monthly traffic safety blitzes, SGI and law enforcement partners aim to raise traffic safety awareness and make the roads safer for all Saskatchewan motorists. 

Last month’s coordinated traffic safety blitz, Operation Overdrive, resulted in 1,300 tickets.