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More than one in three commercial vehicles inspected during a recent enforcement initiative in southern Saskatchewan were pulled out of service due to safety issues.
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Community Safety, dozens of highway patrol officers inspected 294 commercial vehicles at the Beverly Weigh Scale near Swift Current between Aug. 25 and Aug. 27, focusing on brake safety issues. After the 72-hour initiative wrapped up, 103 vehicles had been removed from service for safety violations, with 62 of those related to brake components or issues with brake adjustments.
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The ministry said the results highlight the need for inspections, education and compliance efforts to improve safety on Saskatchewan’s roads and highways.
“The fact that more than one in three inspected vehicles were placed out of service demonstrates why these targeted traffic safety enforcement initiatives are so important,” Michael Weger, Saskatchewan’s minister of community safety, said in a statement.
“Every unsafe vehicle removed from the road helps reduce risks for families, workers and everyone travelling on provincial highways. Safe highways save lives.”
The ministry noted that an out-of-service designation means the vehicle cannot operate until the necessary repairs have been completed. Carriers, fleet operators and drivers were encouraged to review their maintenance programs, conduct regular inspections and address defects before vehicles hit the road.
“Proactive maintenance not only helps fleets avoid enforcement action, but it also protects the safety of drivers, cargo and the public,” the ministry added.
In addition to inspecting brakes and mechanical systems on the vehicles, the ministry said highway patrol officers, working alongside the RCMP and inspectors from SGI and the Ministry of Finance, reviewed documentation and inspected fuel and cargo to ensure compliance with Saskatchewan’s tax requirements.
