| Speeding in Saskatchewan - worth it? |
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| Thursday, 04 January 2007 | |
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But when you do get pulled over,
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 to be very accurate. The above rate is not the only rate officers need to know. If a vehicle is traveling 31 – 50 km/h over the limit, the fine is $70 plus $2 for every km/h over the posted limit. There is also a $40 Victim Surcharge, regardless of the total amount of the ticket. If a vehicle is traveling 51+ km/h over the speed limit, then the fine is $140 plus $4 for every km/h over the limit. There is also a Victim Surcharge of $40 (if the ticket is less than $200) or $50 (if the ticket is more than $200). Not only that, but
In the past few years alone, they've introduced some new laws such as 60 km/h speed limits while passing emergency personnel. If you are passing emergency vehicles (Fire, Police, Ambulance, & Tow Trucks) faster than 60 kilometers an hour, it'll cost you big-time. Generally speaking, doing this is the worst and most costly speeding ticket the average Saskatchewan motorist will get. So setting aside the compounding risk of damage you can do to yourself and others as your speed increases, the government also takes the opportunity to teach you a financial lesson as well. Perhaps, the thrill of speed is better left to the track?? (If you have any details on modifications or additions to this article due to change in law(s) and/or if we overlooked something, let us know so we can reflect the current laws) Related Articles:Be careful out there...SGI Roadsmart - Motorcycle safety Advertising on SMA SMA's Featured Images, Stories and Components Submission Guidelines SGI provides rebate and applies to reduce rates No more dodging traffic fines in Saskatchewan |
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| Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 January 2007 ) |
how do they calculate your fine? 
