The number of people speeding through photo speed enforcement locations in the province has decreased month over month.
鈥淧hoto speed enforcement has been proven to calm traffic and while it鈥檚 still early days, we鈥檙e seeing a positive effect in Saskatchewan鈥檚 photo speed enforced locations after only two months of the pilot,鈥� Minister responsible for SGI Don McMorris said. 鈥淔inal January results are in and it鈥檚 encouraging to see more drivers respecting speed limits. We are hopeful these results will continue as awareness increases.鈥�
When comparing the number of violations (per day) in December to January, results show a significant decrease. Highlights include:
鈥�33 per cent average decrease at high-speed locations
鈥�64 per cent average decrease at school zone locations
鈥reatest decrease at a high-speed location was 64 per cent (at Highway 1 east)
鈥reatest decrease at a school zone location was 78 per cent (in Saskatoon)
Photo speed enforcement is being piloted at the following locations around the province:
鈥askatoon locations 鈥� Circle Drive and select school zones
鈥egina locations 鈥� Ring Road and select school zones
鈥oose Jaw locations 鈥� Highway 1 and 9th Avenue intersection and select school zones
鈥ighway 1 east between the Pilot Butte turnoff and White City
鈥ighway 12 near Martensville
Warning letters are being issued to those speeding at these locations until ticketing begins on March 8, 2015.聽 Photo speed enforced zones are clearly marked with signs.
For more information about the photo speed enforcement pilot, visit SGI鈥檚 website at www.sgi.sk.ca.
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