It seems many Saskatchewan motorists have a tough time keeping their eyes on the road.
Throughout the month of March, law enforcement across the province issued 685 tickets for distracted driving. This includes 592 tickets for holding or using a cell phone while driving and 93 tickets for driving without due care and attention.
Data specific to Moose Jaw and area was not available.
SGI reminds drivers that distracted drivers face a $580 ticket and four demerit points.
Distracted driving remains a concern on Saskatchewan roads; SGI says preliminary statistics from 2020 show distraction or inattention contributed to more than 3,000 collisions last year, resulting in approximately 600 injuries and 22 deaths.
Last month law enforcement also reported:
- 358 impaired driving offences, including 244 Criminal Code charges
- 576 tickets for improper seatbelt or child restraint use
- 6,846 tickets for speeding/aggressive driving
Speeding is the focus of April’s Traffic Safety Spotlight.
