Saskatchewan's photo radar grace period over, tickets to be issued
Fines start at $110 at the high speed locations, $190 in the school zones
The grace period for Saskatchewan's photo radar system is now over. As of yesterday, drivers recorded speeding will receive a ticket in the mail.
According to SGI, fines for speeding start at $110 at the high speed locations (plus $1 for every kilometre over the posted speed limit), and $190 in the school zones (plus $2 for every kilometre over the posted speed limit).
SGI said the goal of the project is to get drivers in the habit of respecting speed limits, resulting in a positive impact on road safety across the province.
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Since December, drivers who were caught speeding received a warning letter. The totals for December and January include 27,959 instances of speeding in high-traffic areas and 9,302 instances of speeding in school zones. One of the fastest school zone speeders was a driver in Regina who was clocked going 45 km/h over the 40 km/h limit.
The two-year photo speed enforcement pilot was recommended by a special committee of the Saskatchewan Legislature.
The following locations are included in the pilot:
- Saskatoon locations - Circle Drive and select school zones.
- Regina locations - Ring Road and select school zones.
- Moose Jaw locations - Highway 1 and 9th Ave. intersection and select school zones.
- Highway 1 east between the Pilot Butte turnoff and White City.
- Highway 12 near Martensville.
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