Thursday, 19 April 2018

124,000 speeding convictions in one year? - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday April 19th, 2018 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday April 19th, 2018 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck


This week we focus on: 124,000 speeding convictions in one year?

"Whoa! Saskatchewan had more than 124,000 speeding convictions in ONE YEAR?"
Apr 2, 2018
April’s Traffic Safety Spotlight reminds drivers to #SlowDown before fines go up May 1
Whoa.
"In 2016, there were more than 124,000 convictions related to speeding in Saskatchewan. In a province with just over 800,000 licensed drivers, that's about one speeding ticket for every 6.5 drivers.
You’re probably thinking to yourself, “Whoa, that sounds like a lot of speeding tickets.”
We agree. Excessive speed is one of the leading factors in traffic-related deaths and injuries. In 2016, 22 people died in speed-related crashes on Saskatchewan roads. Another 579 were injured. That’s why SGI and police across Saskatchewan have made speeding and aggressive driving the focus of April’s Traffic Safety Spotlight. And, with speeding fines set to go up on May 1, it’s the perfect time to remind drivers to #SlowDown.
“Posted speed limits are not suggestions; they tell you how fast you’re legally allowed to drive,” said Penny McCune, COO of the Auto Fund. “The best way to avoid a ticket? Don’t speed. And remember that those speed limits are for ideal conditions, which is not something we experience every day of the year in Saskatchewan.”
Right now, exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h on a regular street or highway triggers a total fine of $130, including the Victims of Crime surcharge and km/h charges. In a school zone, 20 km/h over the limit costs you $230. If you speed past workers in a 60 km/h orange zone, you’ll shell out $330 for going 80, and $530 for going 100!
And, as of May 1, those tickets will cost you even more. The base fine on all speeding tickets will increase by $30 and the km/h charge for travelling in excess of the posted speed will double."
Whoa, that isn’t cheap. So save your cash and #SlowDown.
Follow SGI on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for safety tips to #TakeCareOutThere.
Contact
Media inquiries Tyler McMurchy Manager, Media Relations  Saskatchewan Government Insurance
306-751-1837  306-535-6207 (cell)  tmcmurchy@sgi.sk.ca




- So that's 6,400,000.00 / 124,000 = $51.60 per ticket on average more!

https://www.sgi.sk.ca/news?title=whoa--saskatchewan-had-more-than-124-000-speeding-convictions-in-one-year-

https://www.sgi.sk.ca/speeding-penalties



Events:

 - Ongoing
 Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.

-  The Jackpot this week is   
- Last week the Jackpot was won for a total of $10,353.00. The Lions would like to say Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser. Watch our page for updates on when the next Chase The Ace will start.
Watch their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!

- April 25th - Whitehawk Arts Council presents "Derina Harvey Band" Edmonton based Celtic rock ensemble, 7:30pm at the Sturgis Hall

-  April 28th -  Preeceville Nursery School Spring Trade Fair - This year at the Legion Hall. For info contact Calla @ 306-547-7999

- May 26th - Community Garage Sale - call our town office for more information. 


 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca


Follow the Mayor on the town site at http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=65&cid=6 follow me on blogspot at http://mayorharris.blogspot.ca/




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