Sask. drivers say poor signage led to thousands in unfair construction zone tickets
A group of Saskatchewan drivers are speaking out against what they believe to be unfair speeding tickets they received while driving through a poorly marked construction zone on Highway 6 just south of Regina. Last November, the Saskatchewan government was twinning the road, turning it into a construction zone with photo radar cameras to catch speeding motorists.
Many drivers claim that the signage in the construction zone was confusing and inconsistent, leading them to unknowingly exceed the speed limit. Denise Treleaven, a commuter from Milestone, received a $446 fine and noted that the speed limit signs would change abruptly, making it difficult for drivers to know when they were in a construction zone. She has connected with around 150 other drivers who received tickets during the same time period, some totaling over $1,000.
Traci De Jersey, another Milestone commuter who was fined $482, expressed her shock at receiving the ticket and emphasized that not every driver in the area is a speeder. She plans to plead not guilty and go to court to dispute the ticket.
In response to the ticketing controversy, the Government of Saskatchewan stated that photo speed enforcement in work zones is monitored by technicians to ensure accuracy and proper signage. The government advised motorists to address their concerns through the court process.
Treleaven is considering contacting a lawyer to represent the group of motorists and plans to plead not guilty to her ticket to initiate a discovery action. De Jersey, a nurse, has tried contacting the provided numbers on the ticket for clarification but has faced difficulties in getting answers.
Both drivers are adamant that something went wrong in the construction zone and are determined to seek justice and clarity on the issue. They believe that the confusion and inconsistencies in the signage were not the fault of every driver passing through the area and are hopeful for a resolution to the situation.
