Springtime!!! The sun is shining, temperatures are warming up, flowers are starting to bloom and grass is turning green.
It also means hundreds of grain farmers across the province are heading into the fields to plant millions of acres of crops. It’s important that all drivers play a role in keeping farmers and their employees safe – giving them plenty of space on the road.
What should you do when you encounter large farm vehicles and equipment on the road?
• Slow down and exercise patience and caution as most farm equipment goes no faster than 40 KILOMETERS an hour.
• Do not try to pass slow moving farm equipment until it is safe to do so. Most equipment is wide and takes up much of the road.
• Be sure to leave enough space behind the farmer so they can see you in their rearview mirror. At least three seconds of space is recommended. Once they know you’re there, most equipment operators will pull over and motion you to pass once they find enough space to safely do so.
We ALL play a role in having a safe and successful spring seeding season.
Calls of Note Report
On May 4 at 2:35 a.m, Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 305 and Range Road (RR) 3060 for a vehicle failing to dim its headlights to passing vehicles. The driver denied alcohol consumption and was read a mandatory approved screening device demand which resulted in a FAIL reading, taken to Martensville detachment where she provided two samples of breath, resulting in readings of 140 mgs% and 130 mgs%. The driver was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance and impaired operation of a conveyance over 80 mgs% and was released with a future court date at Saskatoon Provincial Court.
On May 10, CPPS and RCMP CTSS conducted an afternoon check stop at the intersection of Grasswood Road & Preston Avenue. CPPS flagged in a vehicle and the male driver was found to be impaired by cannabis after testing positive on ADSE. A female passenger was found to be breaching a conditional sentence order and was arrested. A search of the vehicle located a loaded firearm, an unloaded prohibited firearm, a prohibited bladed weapon, ammunition, multiple cell phones, cannabis, and crystal meth.
The vehicle was impounded and the driver’s license suspended. The three adult occupants of the vehicle are now facing over 20 charges, including firearm, drug, and breach charges.
On May 10 at 11:13 a.m. near the intersection of Preston Avenue and Grasswood Road, a male driver was found to be operating his vehicle under the influence of cannabis and cocaine after testing positive on a roadside device. He was subsequently issued a 21 DL suspension and seven-day vehicle impound as this was his second offence for operating under the influence.
On May 12,CPPS members executed a traffic stop on Highway 219 and Grasswood Road. The driver of the vehicle was found to be operating under the influence of alcohol and drugs. A search of the vehicle located alcohol, cannabis, two sawed-off rifles, bear spray and a collapsible baton.
Two adults were found to be wanted on outstanding warrants and now face over 30 charges including firearm, weapons, drug and numerous breaches of conditions and weapons prohibition.
On May 11, at 9:25 p.m., CPPS conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle southbound on Clarence Avenue for speeding. The driver, who was suspended and an unauthorized driver, provided a roadside breath sample indicating alcohol consumption. As a new driver and as this was her third offence, the driver was given an 18 month license suspension, minimum 30 day impoundment of the vehicle, summons for driving while disqualified and a offence notice for speeding.