The Saskatoon Police Service’s Traffic Unit and the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan - Central Unit would like to remind motorists that it is the law to slow to 60 km/h when passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights activated.

In order to create awareness, members of the SPS will be participating in a joint week long enforcement and education initiative from June 20-24 with their counterparts from the RCMP and the Corman Park Police Service.

Traffic Officers will be available to speak with the media on Monday, June 20th at 11:00 in front of SPS Headquarters, 76-25th Street E.

Slow to 60 legislation was passed in Saskatchewan in the aftermath of a collision that caused the death of RCMP Constable Daniel Bourdon in 1999.

“Drivers need to recognize that the flashing lights mean someone is working on the highway and that they need to pay extra attention, slow down and move over if possible”, said Sergeant Patrick Barbar of the Saskatoon Police Service’s Combined Traffic Services Unit.