SGI says 451 drivers were ticketed for failing to stop or yield.  May’s traffic spotlight centered on running red lights, stop signs and yield signs.

Drivers receive a $230 ticket and four demerits for failing to come to a stop at a red light or stop sign or failing to yield to a pedestrian at a yield sign, or in an uncontrolled intersection.

Police in the province also dealt with 459 impaired driving offences, including 298 suspensions for exceeding provincial limits and 161 Criminal Code charges.  There were 353 tickets issued for seatbelt and car seat offences, 604 tickets given out for distracted driving, including 505 for using a cellphone while driving; and 4,155 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving offences.