Mayor Harris: Speeding and work zones - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for April 16th, 2020 8:35 am

Working Draft for:

Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for April 16th, 2020 8:35 am

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

This week we focus on: Speeding and work zones

Speeding and work zones

https://www.sgi.sk.ca/speeding-and-work-zones

"Many drivers go over the speed limit or drive too fast for conditions. Driving at an unsafe speed can greatly increase the severity of a crash; the faster your vehicle is moving, the less time you have to react to a potential hazard and for other drivers to react to you.

Higher speeds also increase the risk of a serious injury or death.
For example:

The chance of being killed in a collision at 80 km/h is 2 times higher than if you were travelling at 64 km/h.
When a vehicle crashes at a speed above 80 km/h, the chance of death is more than 50%.
In most cases, a pedestrian hit by a vehicle travelling at 40 km/h or less survive, but will die if hit by a vehicle travelling at 60 km/h or more.

Reaction time and stopping

Speeding reduces the amount of time you have to react and your control over the vehicle increasing both the risk and severity of a crash.

The average reaction time — the time it takes to determine that a crash may occur, decide what to do and then do it — is 1.5 seconds. You need to give yourself enough time for a quick response and decisive action.

By reducing your speed, you give yourself more ways to find an alternative course of action and more time to react to avoid a potential collision. Even driving 10 km/h slower can make the difference between a close call and a fatal collision.

Stopping distance

Speeding also significantly increases the stopping distance of a vehicle. As your speed doubles, your stopping distance increases 4 times. If your speed triples, your stopping distance increases 9 times.

Posted speed limit and road conditions

The posted speed limit is the recommended speed for ideal weather conditions.

Reduce your speed if the road is:

wet
snowy
icy
covered by fog
hard to see because of blowing snow

Work zones

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.

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

Fines and charges

For details on speeding fines and charges, visit the Speeding penalties page.

Lumeca | We Get Saskatchewan Better. See a doctor now - Free.

lumeca.com

Cached

With virtual healthcare, you have 24/7 access to online doctors, affordable healthcare and online prescription refills. Have your time and your health.

‎How it Works · ‎Team · ‎Doctors · ‎Contact

You visited this page on 01/04/20.

Yes, Virtual Healthcare Really Is That Simple | Lumeca Health

lumeca.com › how-it-works

Cached

Connect with our team of licensed nurses and physicians anywhere, anytime, from the comfort of your own device. Yes, it really is that simple. Lumeca puts ...

You visited this page on 01/04/20.

This One Graph Shows Why 'Flattening The Curve' Is So Critical For COVID-19 Right Now

https://www.sciencealert.com/dragging-out-the-coronavirus-epidemic-is-important-in-saving-lives

"What is the purpose of a business continuity plan?

Business continuity planning (BCP) is the process involved in creating a system of prevention and recovery from potential threats to a company. The plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and are able to function quickly in the event of a disaster." Jun 1, 2019

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Definition - Investopedia

Events:

Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace - Minimum Jack-Pot is now at a $9,604.
Chase the Ace has been postponed due to Coronavirus concerns and will resume once it is safe to do so!

Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink.

Watch for their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

http://www.townofpreeceville.ca/calendar.html