MOTORISTS MUST SLOW TO 60 KM/H FOR TOW TRUCKS

Effective July 1st, 2006, motorists in Saskatchewan will be required by law to slow to 60 km/h when passing tow trucks stopped on the side of the highway with their amber lights flashing.

"Working on the side of the highway makes tow truck operators vulnerable to passing traffic," Minister responsible for SGI Glenn Hagel said. "Tow truck operators provide a valuable service to motorists on the highway, and this law is designed to help keep them safe while they're doing that."

This is in line with the existing law requiring motorists to slow to 60 km/h for emergency vehicles stopped on the highway, and when passing highway workers. Fines for all of these offences start at $140.

SGI is running radio and billboard ads in an effort to make motorists aware of the new law, and new highway signs will be posted around the province reminding drivers to slow to 60 km/h when passing tow trucks and emergency vehicles.

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For More Information, Contact:

Kim Hambleton SGI Regina Phone: (306) 775-6907