One traffic stop in Weyburn last Wednesday resulted in two tickets for one motorist.
Officers on patrol with the Weyburn Police Service initiated the traffic stop when they noticed a man behind the wheel of a vehicle who appeared to be on his phone. During the course of the traffic stop, the officers also learned the driver had a suspended license.
“We check their license registration, and sometimes they’re aware that their license has expired and it’s not registered,” explained Constable Lisa Robertson. “This person, in this incident, got the according charges under the Traffic Safety Act.”
When it comes to licenses, Cst. Robertson reminded everyone to remember to make sure that your license is valid before you get behind the wheel.
“People just forget to renew it when your birthday comes up,” she explained. “Sometimes it’s a five-year renewal, sometimes it’s a one-year renewal. That’s on you to make sure that it’s always renewed.”
As for suspended licenses, the reasons for those suspensions can vary, but it is frequently due to unpaid tickets. Eventually, SGI will suspend the license, and it will not be renewed until the fines have been paid.
As for the phones, Cst. Robertson said it is as simple as putting it down.
“It’s summertime. It’s so busy, there’s people walking everywhere, people sightseeing, riding bikes, kids running out into traffic and not paying attention,” Cst. Robertson said. “So please, put your phones down. Don’t use them. Pull over and stop somewhere safe to use it if you have to.”
Last week, the Weyburn Police Service responded to 112 calls for service. There were no criminal charges that resulted from the calls during the week, although there are several criminal matters still under investigation that could yet result in charges. There were 12 tickets issued under the Traffic Safety Act.