Don’t let the promise of summer end in tragedy.
Whether it’s young adults using prom and graduation as a launch pad to the beach, or families loading their cars for long-awaited vacations, summertime is a catalyst for lifelong memories.
However, summer is also one of the deadliest times of the year on highways.
On land and on the water, there are measures you can take to ensure safe times instead of tragedy. First, plan ahead… If alcohol is part of your plan, a designated driver, a taxi, Uber, public transportation or a designated non-drinking driver should be as well.
Boating is often left out of the conversation. But many of the same rules apply. The most important one concerns alcohol. If you’re going to operate a boat, don’t drink. It’s illegal… but more importantly, it’s deadly dangerous.
Police will be conducting several projects around high-volume locations in the RM of Corman Park throughout the summer to ensure those who choose to be safe are not put in danger by those who drink, or use cannabis or other drugs, and drive.
Following a few simple rules can make your summer one to remember… for all the right reasons. Have a safe and relaxing summer!
Incidents of note
On June 4 at 5:20 p.m., while participating in an impaired driving check stop being conducted at the intersection of RR3063 and Valley Road, a CPPS Officer flagged in a vehicle for a sobriety check on the driver. Speaking to the driver during the roadside check the driver displayed signs of impairment and advised he had consumed “a few” when questioned as to his alcohol consumption. The driver was read the ASD demand to which he understood, but refused to provide breath samples, or identify himself, and was placed under arrest. The driver was subsequently released on an Appearance Notice to attend Saskatoon Provincial Court in July to answer the charges. The vehicle was impounded for 90 days, also charged with Driving while Suspended as he hadn’t held a valid Drivers License in five years.
On June 4, at 5:20 p.m., CPPS performed a traffic stop on another vehicle at the same impaired check stop. The officer formed reasonable grounds to believe that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver provided two breath samples with results over .08. The driver was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance and exceeding 80mg%, released on an Appearance Notice for court in July at Saskatoon Provincial Court.
On June 3 at 3:18 p.m., CPPS affected an arrest on a female, following a complaint of a suspicious person on a property north of Dalmeny. She had outstanding warrants out of the Saskatoon Police Service for Obstructing a peace officer and assault with a weapon. She was subsequently released from custody with a court date in July at Saskatoon Provincial Court.