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Monday, 05 February 2007 |
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Thanks in part to safer driving, SGI is returning $100 million to its customers through a rebate on their 2006 auto insurance premiums. In addition, SGI has applied to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for a general rate reduction of five per cent with rate rebalancing, which would mean more than half of SGI customers will be paying less for their auto insurance.
“SGI’s Auto Fund is currently in the strongest financial position in its history, due mainly to reduced claim costs, solid investment earnings and growth in premium revenue as customers upgrade to newer vehicles. The Auto Fund earned an estimated $90 million in 2006, leaving its Rate Stabilization Reserve with an estimated balance of $196 million,” Minister responsible for SGI Glenn Hagel said. “Consequently, over half a million Saskatchewan vehicle owners will earn an almost 17 per cent rebate on the insurance premiums they paid for 2006 coverage.“
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Monday, 05 February 2007 |
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SGI reminds motorists that it has enhanced its Safe Driver Recognition (SDR) program to provide an additional benefit to the province’s safest drivers by increasing the number of safety points a driver can earn.
Drivers earn a safety point for every year they drive without causing a collision or earning a traffic conviction. Effective Jan. 1, 2007, drivers will be able to earn up to +12 safety points by maintaining a safe driving record for 12 years. SGI feels that customers who have driven safely for more than a decade deserve special recognition.
“This was a direct response to SGI customers who were concerned that the province’s safest drivers receive a financial penalty through their loss of discount after many years of safe driving,” says Darlene Schultz, Manager of SGI’s Auto Fund Rate Programs and Canadian Operations. “Over time our Platinum customers will be completely cushioned from the impact of an incident, with no loss of discount.”
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Tuesday, 23 January 2007 |
Calculating the wind chill while riding a motorcycle depends greatly on whether or not you have a windsheild and if you do not, whether you are heading into the wind or if it's at your back.
All things equal however, you can use the following charts to guage the wind chill you might experience while riding - especially if you are riding without proper attire built for travelling in the cold.
If you know the temperature outside, you can estimate
the wind speed by observing the movement of trees and flags, and then
find the wind chill on the second chart.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 January 2007 )
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Monday, 15 January 2007 |
From the June 2006 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine. By Art Friedman.
Motorcycling is more physically demanding that driving a car and exposes you to the environment, which can lead to fatigue. To avoid becoming tired on long motorcycle rises, you need to get adequate rest, plan and prepare, consume the right food and drink, and set up your bike properly.
Experts say that fatigue contributes to between a fifth and a sixth of all car accidents. That may not be true in motorcycle accidents across the board, but fatigue is definitely an issue for riders on trips of three days or more. It’s something that you need to consider and prepare for. If you are riding with other people, it is an issue that you should discuss and accommodate as you plan your trip. Different riders will have different requirements for rest, and if the trip is to be a safe one, all members of the group should be willing to accommodate each other. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 15 January 2007 )
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Thursday, 04 January 2007 |
We've all done it. Cracked that throttle at the wrong time, and either nearly lost control, got a ticket or just plain sped off into the sunset.
But when you do get pulled over,  how do they calculate your fine? 
how do they calculate your fine? Here's the scoop:
In the province of Saskatchewan, speeding tickets can be expressed as linear equations. That is, the faster a person drives (in excess of the posted speed limit), the more their ticket will be if they get caught. If the vehicle is traveling 0 – 30 km/h over the posted limit, the fine is $70 plus $1 for every km/h over the limit. There is also a Victim Surcharge of $30 if the total cost of the ticket is less than $100. (Victim surcharges also apply when speeding through school and playground zones)
So, let’s say the posted limit is 110 km/h and your caught riding at 125 km/h; The cost of the ticket would require some mathematical calculations. First of all, 125 km/h is 15km/h over the limit. The base ticket rate is $70, plus $1 for each km/h over ($15). This brings the total amount of the ticket to $85. Since this is less than $100, the Victim Surcharge would be applied, summing up the total fine to $115.
RCMP officers need to do this math quickly, while the you're standing there with your bike. They also need |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 January 2007 )
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