2020 Road Review: 87 deaths in vehicle crashes on Saskatchewan roads
Regina, Saskatchewan — SGI has just released its preliminary statistics showing 87 people lost their lives in road collisions in 2020. “Nearly all fatal collisions are preventable; Saskatchewan roads have gotten significantly safer in the last few years, but we must not become complacent or satisfied with these improvements,” said Don Morgan, the minister responsible […]
Marijuana legalization will cause more collisions, claim Ontario drivers
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — December 7, 2017 — As both the Ontario and federal governments work towards the implementation of the legalization of cannabis, the province’s drivers believe there could be an increase in marijuana-impaired driving and, as a result, more collisions. CAA South Central Ontario (SCO) commissioned a study, conducted by Ipsos, […]
Ontario responsible for 2.5 per cent increase in vehicle collisions across Canada
By Tom Davis Markham, Ontario — November 27, 2017 — Winter is coming. Snow has breached the skyline and some of us have already skidded on a steep road. As we all head into the most dangerous driving season, it’s important to look into collision rates. A new study has found a 2.5 percent increase […]
SGI targets work zone safety in July
Regina, Saskatchewan — June 1, 2016 — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has announced that work zone safety is the province-wide traffic safety spotlight for the month of July. Police will be looking for drivers speeding and exhibiting other aggressive driving behaviours in work zones, such as stunting, racing, ignoring construction signage or illegally passing other […]
Collisions up more than 7 percent according to Allstate study
Toronto, Ontario — November 26, 2015 — It looks there’s been a bump in business for collision repair facilities this year, or at least there’s been a rise in the number of collisions. The seventh-annual Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Safe Driving Study has revealed that collisions are on the rise, with the frequency of […]
Survey shows Canadians drivers confess to bad driving habits
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — August 18, 2015 — Many Canadians are engaging in behaviour behind the wheel that could lead to an increased risk of collisions. The results of a new survey released by Kanetix.ca show that more than 75 percent of Canadians admit to bad driving behavior. Speeding is the most commonly […]
