SGI wants Saskatchewan drivers to not drink and drive

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SGI wants Saskatchewan drivers to not drink and drive

Impaired driving is the traffic safety focus for December.

Staff on December 1, 2016

As the holiday season nears, impaired driving will continue to be top of mind for SGI and law enforcement throughout Saskatchewan in December.

Police will be targeting impaired drivers with stop checks and strategic enforcement. They’ll be looking for any sign of impaired driving including erratic or aggressive driving, weaving in and out of traffic, driving too fast or too slow, driving without lights at night, tailgating, delayed response time to hazards or traffic signals and driving on the wrong side of the street. Drivers are encouraged to pull over and call 911 if they see a driver they suspect is impaired.

“The holidays are a time for family get-togethers and festivities with friends,” said Earl Cameron, Executive Vice-President of the Auto Fund. “To quote a popular holiday song, ‘I’ll be home for Christmas, you can count on me’ – you really do owe it to yourself, your family, your friends and everyone else on the road to drive sober and safe.”

Last year over the holiday season, seven people died and 33 more were injured in 119 impaired driving-related crashes in Saskatchewan.

On top of the life-shattering consequences, impaired drivers could face licence suspensions, vehicle seizures, education programs and mandatory ignition interlock.

Currently, there is zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol for new drivers and all drivers under 19, and penalties for experienced drivers start at a blood alcohol content of .04. A conviction could cost up to $8,770, plus legal fees. Consequences are even steeper starting Jan. 1. Changes include a three-day vehicle seizure for experienced drivers charged with having a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .04, strengthened ignition interlock laws and zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol to drivers 21 and under.

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SGI wants Saskatchewan drivers to not drink and drive