Work zones safety tips:
Highway work zones
Work zones are usually clearly marked, with orange signs to show you’re entering a highway construction area and black and white signs showing the reduced speed limit. To keep everyone safe, be patient and follow the direction of the signs in the work zone. For more information about work zones, visit the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. If you have questions about the setup of a particular work zone, call 306-244-5535. If in the RM of Corman Park, call 306-242-9303
Municipal roads and urban work zones
Work zone signs on municipal roads and in urban areas may differ from highway work zones. You’re still required to slow to 60 km/h or the speed that’s posted when you enter the work area, and follow the directions of all signs in the zone.
You also must slow to 60 km/h when:
• approaching a law enforcement vehicle or emergency vehicle when stopped at the side of the road with its lights flashing
• passing Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure machinery or equipment when stopped at the side of the road with its lights flashing
• passing a tow or service truck with its amber and/or blue beacon flashing while it’s assisting a vehicle
Incidents of Note
On March 25 at 8:25 p.m., a vehicle approached CPPS’s check stop on Highway 14 and Range Road 3070. The driver was identified, and open alcohol was observed in plain view in the back seat behind the driver. He admitted to drinking two beer an hour previous and an ASD demand was read. The driver provided a sample of his breath into the approved screening device, resulting in “FAIL”.
A CPIC inquiry on HENDERSON indicated a Drive Prohibition and is currently on CSO with conditions not to possess and consume alcohol. He was transported to Saskatoon RCMP detachment where he provided two samples resulting in 190 mgs% and 180 mgs%. The driver will appear in court in April to answer to numerous charges.
On March 25 at 8:50 p.m., CPPS stopped a Chevy Silverado at Highway 14 and Range Road 3070 to check for sobriety at a high visibility check stop. The driver had difficulty following direction about where to stop his vehicle at the check stop. He presented with very slurred speech and glossy eyes, stated he had one beer approximately three hours prior. ASD demand was made, and a sample of his breath resulted in a “FAIL”. Driver was transported to the RCMP Saskatoon detachment where he provided samples of his breath resulting in 230 mgs% on both samples. He was served an Appearance Notice to answer to charges later in April.