Saskatchewan enforcement officers conducted Operation Air Brake inspections from Aug. 25-27 at the Beverly Weigh Scale on Highway 1 near Swift Current, according to the provincial government.
The inspections were part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance‘s annual Brake Safety Week, which brings together enforcement agencies from Canada, the United States and Mexico to conduct roadside inspections and remove unsafe commercial vehicles from roadways.
Saskatchewan Highway Patrol, RCMP and ministry of finance revenue division inspectors worked alongside SGI to promote commercial vehicle safety and compliance on Saskatchewan highways.
“Safe highways save lives,” community safety minister Michael Weger said. “Every day, families, workers and travellers share Saskatchewan’s highways with commercial vehicles. Operation Air Brake helps identify potential safety issues before they lead to serious collisions, protecting all road users while supporting the safe movement of goods throughout the province.”
Focus on brake drums and rotors
This year’s inspections placed particular emphasis on brake drums and rotors, which play a critical role in vehicle braking performance.
The operation focused on identifying brake related safety violations and educating drivers on the importance of proper brake inspection, maintenance and operation.
Results from CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck campaign in May reinforced the need for ongoing inspections. During the 72-hour initiative in Moosomin, Saskatchewan officers conducted 319 commercial vehicle inspections.
Of those inspections, 84 vehicles passed, 116 vehicles required attention and 119 vehicles were placed out of service, the province reported.
Highway Patrol expansion
Saskatchewan continues to strengthen its commercial vehicle enforcement capacity through investments in the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol.
The 2026-27 Provincial Budget increases Saskatchewan Highway Patrol funding from $7.8 million to $8.5 million, supporting the addition of five new officers and expanding the province’s ability to conduct inspections and highway enforcement activities.
The enforcement blitz follows similar recent traffic safety initiatives in the region, including an RCMP blitz in Lloydminster that resulted in 220 traffic tickets in June.
SGI works alongside enforcement partners to help keep Saskatchewan roads safe, officials said.
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