Over a hundred vehicles were removed from the road during a three-day enforcement campaign focused on commercial vehicles.

Inspectors with the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol (SHP) and SGI conducted 332 vehicle checks at the Langham Weigh Scale from May 13-16. It was part of the North American organization’s Roadcheck initiative. In total 103 vehicles were removed due to cargo securement and brake issues. Sixteen drivers were removed due to exceeding the hours-of-service limit, false records, license endorsements and drug impairment. And authorities say they discovered 81 additional vehicles with mechanical defects that require immediate repair.

In total, 148 trucks/power units and 82 trailers passed inspection and received CVSA decals, which are applied if no critical violations are detected during eligible inspections.

The SHP enforces provincial Traffic Safety Act and Regulations violations with all motor vehicles travelling in the province. Officers check vehicle operators for licensing, certification, insurance or impairment by fatigue, alcohol and/or drugs.

Since its inception in 1988, there have been more than 1.8 million roadside inspections conducted during International Roadcheck.