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Safety and Insurance
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
The Government of Saskatchewan is furthering its commitment to motorcycle safety by introducing a Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) program for new motorcycle drivers. The program will come into effect in 2011.
"We're proud to expand the Graduated Driver's Licensing program to include motorcycle drivers," Minister of Crown Corporations Ken Cheveldayoff said. "We know concerns over motorcycle safety are top of mind in Saskatchewan. Last year alone, there were 283 collisions involving motorcycles in Saskatchewan, including five deaths and 221 injuries. We believe the GDL program will help build safe driving skills with our new motorcycle drivers."
Currently, there are no requirements for motorcycle drivers to demonstrate any riding skills to legally ride a motorcycle in Saskatchewan. Residents are able to drive a motorcycle with a learner's licence, with only slightly reduced driving privileges, simply by passing a written knowledge test.
The new program will be similar to the province's current GDL program for passenger vehicles in that it will gradually introduce new motorcycle drivers into the driving environment. Motorcycle drivers will move into higher risk driving situations after gaining experience in lower risk situations.
There will be three stages to the proposed GDL program for new motorcycle drivers - Learner, Novice 1 and Novice 2. As riders pass through these stages, they will see fewer restrictions until they graduate to an experienced "M" endorsed motorcycle licence. If a new motorcycle driver displays good driving experience with no incidents or interruptions, they will graduate to an experienced "M" endorsed licence in 36 months. Any incidents or interruptions will delay this process.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 May 2009 )
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Articles -
Safety and Insurance
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Tuesday, 07 April 2009 |
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The Saskatchewan Auto Fund is applying to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for a rate increase and rate rebalancing which will result in an average increase for customers of 4.2 per cent, effective November 1, 2009.
The application includes a maximum increase of 12.5 per cent for light passenger vehicles to a limit of $125 (average increase $64 annually) and maximum increases of 10 per cent for other vehicle classes, with the exception of:
- up to 25 per cent (average increase $230 annually) for sport motorcycles;
- up to 15 per cent for other motorcycles (average increases of $23 and $110 for dual purpose/other and cruiser/touring motorcycles respectively);
- up to 22.5 per cent (average increase $186 annually) for light commercial trucks that travel out of province;
- up to 17.5 per cent (average increase $89 annually) for taxis in rural areas; and
- up to 17.5 per cent (average $129 annually) for U-drive rental vehicles.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 April 2009 )
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Articles -
Safety and Insurance
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Wednesday, 02 January 2008 |
Having your motorcycle inspected is to your benefit, and there is no charge for this service. Motorcycles owners typically run a much greater risk of having their motorcycles stolen than owners of other vehicles. An accurate record of motorcycle serial numbers is the goal of the program.
In this article, you'll discover:
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 March 2009 )
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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Event News -
Motorcycle Safety Course
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Monday, 16 March 2009 |
This year, the Sask Safety Council is accepting online registrations through their website http://www.sasksafety.org
They currently offer two courses. SMA recommends either one as they are both great. However, if you definitely know you have a desire to ride, the full course is the one for you. If you are unsure, the intro course will help you come to the conclusion as to whether or not riding a motorcycle is for you.
1. Introduction to Motorcycling Course (8hr)
Tuesday Evening 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Wednesday Evening 6:00pm to 10:00pm
| Number |
Dates and Time |
Location |
| Intro #1 |
May 12th & 13th |
Regina |
| Intro #2 |
May 26 th & 27th |
Regina |
| Intro #3 |
June 9th & 10th |
Regina |
2. Motorcycling Training Canada Course (20hr)
Friday Evening 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm
| Number |
Dates and Time |
Location |
| MTC #1 |
May 1st, 2nd & 3rd |
Regina |
| MTC #2 |
May 8th, 9th & 10th |
Regina |
| MTC #3 |
May 22nd, 23rd & 4th |
Regina |
| MTC #4 |
May 29th, 30th & 31st |
Regina |
| MTC #5 |
June 5th, 6th & 7th |
Estevan |
| MTC #6 |
June 12th, 13th & 14th |
Regina |
| MTC #7 |
June 19th, 20th & 21st |
Regina |
| MTC #8 |
July 3rd, 4th & 5th |
Swift Current |
| MTC #9 |
July 10th, 11th & 12th |
Regina |
| MTC #10 |
July 17th, 18th & 19th |
Regina |
| MTC #11 |
July 24th, 25th & 26th |
Yorkton |
| MTC #12 |
August 7th, 8th & 9th |
Regina |
| MTC #13 |
August 14th, 15th & 16th |
Regina |
| MTC #14 |
August 21st, 22nd & 23rd |
Regina |
| MTC #15 |
August 28th, 29th & 30th |
Regina |
| MTC #16 |
September 11th, 12th & 13th |
Regina |
| MTC #17 |
September 18th, 19th & 20th |
Regina |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 16 March 2009 )
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Articles -
Safety and Insurance
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Wednesday, 02 January 2008 |
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All motorcycles that have a Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Label of Compliance, must be registered to operate on a public roadway here in Saskatchewan.
Here are some details regarding insurance of a new, used, inter-province, and imported motorcycle in Saskatchewan.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 January 2008 )
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