Saskatchewan handbook · chapter 7 · 23 min read

Obeying Traffic Laws

8.1 The Traffic Safety Act

8. Complying with the law when driving

8.1 The Traffic Safety Act Cities, towns and some villages have their own set of ‘rules of the road,’ known as bylaws. These rules are necessary as each urban centre has special driving situations. However, bylaws must complement The Traffic Safety Act, Saskatchewan’s traffic laws.

Enforcement To permit the police to function effectively, they’ve been given certain powers. You’re required to comply with the requests or demands of the police when they are carrying out their duties.

Stopping when signalled by police Police can signal you to stop using their red/blue lights, a special stop light, voice commands or hand signals. You must pull over as close to the right-hand edge of the road as possible and stop before entering the next intersection.

Producing driver’s licence and registration If requested, you must show the police your driver’s licence and vehicle registration. If you don’t have them with you, the police may allow you up to 48 hours to produce them.