The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding motorists to make this long weekend a safe one.

Highways Minister Jeremy Cockrill says “By slowing down and obeying signage in work zones we can ensure that drivers and workers all get home safely at the end of each day.”

Drivers should obey all signs and flag persons in work zones and slow to 60 km/h through work zones. Work zones can contain hazards that may not be easy to see, like sharp pavement drops or loose stones which require motorists to slow down.

Speeding fines are tripled in Saskatchewan when workers are present. Fines start at $210 dollars and increase by $3 dollars for every kilometre over the speed limit up to a speed of 90 km/h. Then $6 dollars per every kilometre over 90 is added to the ticket. Those who speed through a work zone at 100 km/h will be issued a $450 dollars fine, plus a victim surcharge of $80 dollars for a total of $530.

A weekly highway construction update is published on the province’s website.