Released on June 4, 2003
Saskatchewan Highways & Transportation has now made the Highway Hotline even more accessible, offering cellular users the option of dialling *ROAD for Highway information."Cellular telephone use is increasingly becoming an integral part of our lives," Highways & Transportation Minister Mark Wartman said. "Enabling cellular users to access the Highway Hotline allows drivers to check ahead for road conditions and may help save lives."
The service is available on the SaskTel Mobility Network, as it provides the widest coverage in the province. Last year, more than 513,000 calls and Web site hits were made to the Highway Hotline.
"While this service will be a convenience for drivers in Saskatchewan, we want to strongly encourage drivers to pull over and stop their vehicle before making any cellular calls," Wartman said. "Safety is our number one priority on Saskatchewan highways and driver distractions are a primary cause of accidents."
This announcement comes during Transportation Week in Saskatchewan, part of National Transportation Week in Canada. For more information, visit Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation web site at www.highways.gov.sk.ca.
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For More Information, Contact:
| Brian W. Cook Highways and Transportation Regina Phone: (306)787-2701 Email: bcook@highways.gov.sk.ca |