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takefive ADVOCAACY CAA Saskatchewan Offices Estevan Shoppers Mall 637-2185 — Member Services 637-2187 — Travel Agency Moose Jaw 80 Caribou Street W. 693-5195 — Member Services 693-5117 — Travel Agency 691-3585 — Insurance Agency North Battleford 2002 - 100th St. 445-9451 — Member Services 446-0344 — Travel Agency Prince Albert South Hill Mall 764-6818 — Member Services 764-6858 — Travel Agency Regina North 200 Albert St. 791-4337 — Member Services 791-4444 — Travel Agency 791-4441 — Insurance Agency Regina South 4528 Albert St. 791-4322 — Member Services 791-4400 — Travel Agency 791-4434 — Insurance Agency Regina East 2510 E. Quance St. 791-4323 — Member Services 791-4333 — Travel Agency 791-4423 — Insurance Agency Saskatoon Downtown 150 - 1st Avenue S. 668-3737 — Member Services 668-3777 — Travel Agency Saskatoon East 3110 - 8th Street E. 668-3770 — Member Services 668-3789 — Travel Agency 668-3750 — Insurance Agency Swift Current 15 Dufferin Street W. 773-3193 — Member Services 773-8363 — Travel Agency Weyburn 28 - 110 Souris Ave. 842-6651 — Member Services 842-5176 — Travel Agency Yorkton 159 Broadway St. E. 783-6536 — Member Services 783-6548 — Travel Agency 44 W e s t w o r l d p40-45_Take_5.indd 44 >> spri n g 2 0 1 3 Tow-Truck Safety I n 2006, as part of its efforts to help improve road safety, CAA Saskatchewan successfully lobbied for legislation requiring drivers to slow down and move over when passing tow-truck drivers assisting motorists on the side of the road. This same requirement was already in place for emergency responders and highway workers. Today, CAA Saskatchewan continues to remind drivers on the highway to take extra care when passing tow trucks helping other motorists. "The law was put in place to make it safer for these workers to do their job helping motorists on busy roadways," says Christine Niemczyk, director of corporate communications and public relations for CAA Saskatchewan. "Although a survey of CAA Saskatchewan members showed that 94% support the law, our tow-truck drivers continually tell us they fear for their personal safety due to the number of accidents and near misses they experience while servicing vehicles on the highway. Drivers who don't slow down are putting themselves, the workers and other motorists at risk." Kevin Lane, vice-president of Automotive Services at CAA Saskatchewan, adds that the association receives three to five calls a week from tow-truck operators concerned about their safety and the safety of the motorists they are assisting. The law requires drivers to slow down to 60 kilometres per hour when passing tow trucks with amber lights flashing or other emergency responders such as RCMP and ambulances, as well as Orange Construction Zone workers. In Saskatchewan, the fine for failing to do so is a minimum $140, plus a $50 victim surcharge. On November 1, 2012, fines were increased for speeding in Orange Construction Zones and are among the highest in the country. The $210 base fine is triple that for speeding elsewhere. As well, the per-kilometre charge increased from $2 to $3 for every km/h over 60 km/h for speeds up to 90 km/h, and increased from $4 to $6 for every km/h over 60 km/h for speeds in excess of 90 km/h. When approaching a stopped tow truck, an emergency scene or a construction zone, follow these important tips: • Slow down to 60 km/h • Move as far away as you can from the scene, into the passing lane if possible • Focus on your driving and avoid being distracted by the emergency scene • Follow directions given by workers directing traffic • Be aware that vehicles ahead may have to stop unexpectedly. Please, slow down and help make our roads safer for everyone. 13-01-21 12:47 PM

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