Bicycles are an excellent mode of transportation during the summer months. According to the Traffic Safety Act of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan Traffic Bylaws, bicycles are considered vehicles and as such must operate within the rules of any vehicle on a roadway.
Cyclists must ensure to come to a complete stop at stop signs, signal before turning and operate their bicycles as far to the right-side of the road as possible. When riding at night, bicycles must be equipped with a headlight and either a red light or red reflector at the rear. Although not required by law, wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is always a good idea.
If you require ore information, please contact Campus Safety at 306-966-5555
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Help Prevent Door Dings
Traffic is busy all over the city, including in parking lots on campus. Many collisions occur in parking lots and none are more frustrating than the “door ding.” After a long day at work, it’s aggravating to return a vehicle to find it damaged.
Campus Safety is asking members of the campus community to please respect the property of others and park carefully to avoid car door impacts. Door dings can be costly and lead to countless insurance claims, which impact rates for everyone. If accidental damage does occur, Campus Safety reminds drivers they are required to provide information to the owner of the damaged vehicle the same as is required in a motor vehicle collision. A note under the windshield wiper with a contact name and phone number along with the vehicle make and licence plate number is recommended. Campus Safety can also be contacted, at 306-966-5555, to assist in contacting the owner of the other vehicle.
Operation Overdrive Targets Impaired Drivers
May 6th, 2013 from SGI
Law enforcement across the province, including U of S Campus Safety, are taking part in a traffic safety blitz targeting impaired driving this week.
Operation Overdrive, taking place May 8 and 9 province-wide, will see police going into overdrive to apprehend drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol. As the number one contributing factor to fatal collisions, impaired driving is a serious traffic safety issue in Saskatchewan.
“With so many options available to get home safely, there’s simply no excuse to risk killing yourself or another innocent road user by driving impaired,“ said Andrew Cartmell, President and CEO of SGI. “Plan a safe ride home. Choose a designated driver, call a designated driving service, call a cab, take the bus or use SGI’s free Safe Ride App.”
Last year in Saskatchewan, impaired driving contributed to nearly 1,300 collisions, resulting in 59 deaths and more than 700 injuries1.
“People who drink and drive aren’t just choosing for themselves; their decisions and actions can take someone else’s life or change it forever,” said Chief Troy Hagen, President of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police. “With our partners, we will continue diligent enforcement of the laws, but true progress comes with changing attitude toward drinking and driving and making this recklessness forever unacceptable.”
Operation Overdrive will be held in conjunction with a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) event occurring in Weyburn, resulting in a concentrated effort in that area.
During the Operation Overdrive blitz last May, law enforcement issued more than 1,300 tickets, including 50 impaired driving charges.
Now that spring is finally here, motorists are reminded there will be more vehicles on the road, including bicycles, motorcycles and campers, so please take extra care, drive safely and never drink and drive.