"Distracted drivers can't see them coming ... and that's the point."
This is what Regina police said It was today's SGI statement looking for new ways to prevent inattentive driving.
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Saskatchewan State Government and SGI purchase two new police motorcycles for combined transportation service Saskatchewan (CTSS).
"Motorcycles allow police officers to get closer to the vehicle and visually confirm that the driver is using the phone or not wearing a seatbelt in a vantage point. Masu ", Sgt. Ian Barr, Head of Regina Police CTSS.
"This increases the effectiveness of officers in stopping these dangerous behaviors and preventing injuries and deaths."
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In total, the cost of purchasing and equipping two motorcycles was $ 110,000, and the funds were evenly distributed to SGI and the State Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.
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"Inattentive driving is one of the main causes of car accidents, and the Saskatchewan government, along with SGI, has this permanent We are pleased to be able to support CTSS's efforts to address road safety concerns, "said Don Morgan, SGI's minister.
This was the day after Regina police announced in May that 748 tickets had been issued for distracted driving, of which 655 were arrested using mobile devices.
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