Respect Work Zones
At what cost? Drivers who speed in work zones put lives at risk
Is getting there faster worth the cost of someone's life? When you're in a work zone, the risk of hurting yourself and others is high. Slow down, pay attention and watch for workers.
Work zones are clearly marked with orange signs and pylons. Drivers are required to slow to 60 km/h or whatever speed is posted when entering the work area and follow the directions of all signs in the zone. In residential areas, where the speed limit is 50 km/h, drivers are expected to slow to 30 km/h when passing workers.
Fines triple in a work zone
Workers are encouraged to report license plate numbers of offending drivers to the Saskatoon Police Service who will follow up with the vehicle owner. Driving 20 km/h over the speed limit in a work zone will cost $440 and 40 km/h over will cost $1008. Look up other fine amounts.
Respect workers
Aside from people speeding past or driving through work zone barriers, staff in work zones report hearing threats and profanities from drivers. Verbal and physical abuse of City and contractor workers is not acceptable and the City will actively pursue court action to the extent of the law to stop this behaviour.
Real stories from staff
Taylor's Story
Al's Story
Ryan's Story
Landen's Story
Respect Mike’s work zone. “Please slow down when passing my crews in a work zone. They have to trust that you will stay on your side of the pylons, while they clean and repair our water and sewer system. You may not see them right away, but if you approach a work zone, assume someone is there working. Their lives depend on it.” – Mike B., Water & Sewer Supervisor
Respect Kevin’s work zone. “People speed past our work zones in a rush to get somewhere on a daily basis, not thinking about my co-workers and I just inches away from a deadly injury. My biggest worry is not returning home to see the beautiful faces of my wife and kids at the end of the day. I worry it’s going to take someone dying one day for people to take me, and my co-workers seriously.” – Kevin R., Roadways Operations Assistant
Respect Curtis’ work zone. “The pylons, barricades and signage are there for your safety. At any given time, a machine could malfunction, a branch could fall from above, or a trench could cave in. If you absolutely need to pass through our zone, stop, wait for us to acknowledge you, and we will be happy to escort you through when it is safe to do so. Please respect our work zones, it’s for your safety and ours.” - Curtis D. Saskatoon Light & Power
Respect Corey’s work zone. “I understand work zones can be annoying and stressful if you’re in a hurry. But they are also unpredictable and dangerous. Please, when you’re in our zone, pay attention and slow down – my life depends on it.” – Corey B, Traffic Signal Technician
Is getting there faster worth someone's life? When you're in a work zone, the risk of hurting yourself and others is high. Slow down, obey signs and watch for workers.
Respect Mike’s work zone. “Please slow down when passing my crews in a work zone. They have to trust that you will stay on your side of the pylons, while they clean and repair our water and sewer system. You may not see them right away, but if you approach a work zone, assume someone is there working. Their lives depend on it.” – Mike B., Water & Sewer Supervisor
Respect Kevin’s work zone. “People speed past our work zones in a rush to get somewhere on a daily basis, not thinking about my co-workers and I just inches away from a deadly injury. My biggest worry is not returning home to see the beautiful faces of my wife and kids at the end of the day. I worry it’s going to take someone dying one day for people to take me, and my co-workers seriously.” – Kevin R., Roadways Operations Assistant
Respect Curtis’ work zone. “The pylons, barricades and signage are there for your safety. At any given time, a machine could malfunction, a branch could fall from above, or a trench could cave in. If you absolutely need to pass through our zone, stop, wait for us to acknowledge you, and we will be happy to escort you through when it is safe to do so. Please respect our work zones, it’s for your safety and ours.” - Curtis D. Saskatoon Light & Power
Respect Corey’s work zone. “I understand work zones can be annoying and stressful if you’re in a hurry. But they are also unpredictable and dangerous. Please, when you’re in our zone, pay attention and slow down – my life depends on it.” – Corey B, Traffic Signal Technician
Is getting there faster worth someone's life? When you're in a work zone, the risk of hurting yourself and others is high. Slow down, obey signs and watch for workers.