Saskatchewan police nabbing drivers for violations at intersections

Police officers in Saskatchewan are trying to put a stop to rolling stops.

According to a release from the RCMP, since the start of 2023, officers from Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) have issued 1,816 tickets to drivers in Saskatchewan for violations at intersections.

The leading offence is disobeying a stop sign, with 1,289 charges.

The total number of charges also includes 208 for failing to stop at an intersection displaying a red light, 99 for making a U-turn at an intersection controlled by traffic lights, 37 for failing to drive cautiously through an intersection displaying an amber light, 29 for failing to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn, and 24 for proceeding from a stop before it’s safe to do so.

In the release, CTSS reminded drivers:

“Drop those rolling stops: Make a full stop at red lights and stop signs, even when turning right;

“Use the Right of Way rule at four-way stops — always yield to the vehicle on your right;

“Give the right signal: Indicate when you are going to make a turn and ensure it’s safe before you do so;

“Yellow doesn’t mean speed up: If a traffic light is yellow, slow down and prepare to stop; and

“Be prepared for the unexpected: Always be on the lookout for other vehicles, pedestrians, changing lights, slippery roads and other road hazards.”

More information on the rules of the road at intersections is available here.

Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan comprises officers from the Saskatchewan RCMP and municipal police agencies around the province.