Sask. speeding fines increase Tuesday

Speeding tickets increase on Sask. streets The cost of speeding tickets has increased in Saskatchewan. Josh Diaz reports.

It will cost you more if you’re caught speeding in Saskatchewan as of May 1.

The base amount on all speeding fines will increase by $30 and the fine per kilometre over the speed limit will double.

If you’re caught going 20 km/hr over the posted speed limit, it will now cost you about $190 — an increase of $60.

In school zones, travelling 20km/hr over the limit has increased to $310.

Late charges for traffic fines will increase from $50 to $60.

The province expects to collect an extra $6.4 million per year in revenue from the fine increases.