SERM Conservation and Leader RCMP Conduct Check Stop
By Mallory Cawthra
On Saturday, October 30th, 2021, SERM Conservation Officers (Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management) teamed up with the Leader RCMP Detachment to conduct a random check stop on Highway 21, just North of the Town of Leader. Check stops are conducted at frequent intervals in different locations, in order for law enforcement members to enforce road safety with vehicle drivers and motorcyclists.
Law enforcement are on the lookout for various offences, including impaired and distracted driving, failing to wear a seatbelt and speeding. Visibility and presence within the community are an important way for SERM and the RCMP to speak with and educate the public on road safety and hunting regulations.
During the check stop, SERM and the RCMP carried out compliance checks primarily in regards to the following Provincial and Federal statutes: The Traffic Safety Act, The Firearms Act, The Wildlife Act, The Cannabis Act, Alcohol and Gaming Regulations and Criminal offences. The check stop started at 2:00 p.m. and ended at 6:00 p.m., providing for lots of opportunities to stop and check various vehicles travelling north and south on Highway 21. With the holiday season approaching, remember to buckle up and drive sober as impaired driving is one of the leading causes of auto fatalities in Saskatchewan.
