SGI says its February Traffic Spotlight is on slowing down.

The Crown insurer says beyond the potential damage to your vehicle in an accident or the cost of a speeding ticket, is the very real risk of injury or death from a crash caused by driving too fast.

SGI says speed-related collisions cause 514 injuries and 16 deaths in Saskatchewan each year, on average.

SGI President and CEO Penny McCune says, “The faster you speed, the less time you have to react.” And she points out that in a collision, higher speeds equal more damage and a greater risk of injury and death.

Driving at a reasonable speed means you aren’t tailgating the vehicle in front of you or unable to stop for that red light or pedestrian crossing.