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Road racing can have costly, and deadly, consequences: SGI

There’s something about the rush of racing. Whether it’s watching a thrilling NASCAR event or getting the most laps at a go-karttrack – winning feels good.
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There’s something about the rush of racing. Whether it’s watching a thrilling NASCAR event or getting the most laps at a go-karttrack – winning feels good.

Butthe roadis not yourracetrackandmaking likeRicky Bobbyon real life streetswon’t win you any trophiesor corporate sponsorships.You’remuchmore likely to end up with anexpensive ticket,costly demerits and evengetting your vehicle seized for an extended, involuntarypit stop. (Did you know that the ticket for “engaging in a contest of speed” includes aan automatic30-dayimpoundment?)

Even if you don’tget caught by police,excessive speed increases your risk of a severe collision that wrecks your vehicle, or even worse,injuresorkillsyou orother road users.

The April Traffic Safety Spotlight is on speeding.

Excessive speed is one the leading factors in traffic-related deaths and injuries on Saskatchewan’s roads. In 2019,454peoplewere injured, andninewere killed in Saskatchewan in collisions where speeding was a factor.

“Posted speed limits are not suggestions, and driving is not about who gets there first – it’s about making sure everyone gets there, and gets there safely,” said Penny McCune, COO of the Auto Fund.

Since speeding affects your control and reaction time, you’re more likely to get in a collision at higher speeds. And the faster you’re going, the more severe the collision is going to be.

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists

With the weather getting warmer, there will soon be more peoplesharing the road with motor vehicles, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.That’s why it’s even more important to mind your speed.

All ofthese road users are smaller and less protected than motor vehicles, and the likelihood of a severe injuryis significantly higher if a collision occurs.

We allhave todo our part to keep each other safe.


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