By CHIEF RON CHOMYN, Corman Park Police Service
Spring road restrictions will begin soon after the winter weight allowances are removed.
These road bans reduce allowable weights on RM secondary weight provincial highways by 10 to 15 per cent and typically last about six weeks.
Road bans typically begin in March and run for six weeks, ending in late April to early May. The bans only impact secondary weight roadways and not primary roadways such at the CTP roads within the RM
Truckers are advised to monitor their loads and watch for restrictions during this period as overweight fines can be quite costly. The RM follows the posted restrictions at saskatchewan.ca/truckingweights and at www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline.
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact the RM of Corman Park office or the Corman Park Police service.
Incidents of Note
On March 26 at 10:50 p.m., DOCC aired a two-vehicle accident on Highway 16 and Marquis Drive. CPPS attended and assisted the RCMP caused by a vehicle that went through a red light. The driver of one vehicle was also issued a summons for driving while their license was suspended and was also arrested for posession of a weapon dangerous to the public. No injuries were incurred as a reuslt of the collision.
On March 29 at 8:54 p.m., on Highway 16 near Township Road 374, a male driver was found to be operating a vehicle under the influence of cannabis after testing positive on ADSE. With an age restriction of zero tolerance for alcohol/drug consumption while operating he was subsequently issued a 60 day driver’s license (DL) suspension and three day vehicle impound.
On March 29 at 10:14 p.m. a male drove his vehicle to a CPPS traffic stop on Highway 16 and 71st Street to pick up his brother. Upon arrival he admitted to drinking, presented unsteady on his feet and had open beverage alcohol in plain view in his vehicle. He provided a sample of his breath into an approved screening device resulting in “FAIL”. He was arrested and transported to Martensville RCMP where he provided two samples of his breath resulting in 120 mgs% x2. He was released with an Appearance Notice for Provincial Court in May 2025.
On March 27 at 9:20 a.m., near Township Road 384, a male driver was found to be operating a vehicle under the influence of cannabis and cocaine after testing positive on ADSE. He was subsequently issued a 90 day DL suspension and 14 day vehicle impound as this was his third offence for operating under the influence.