Saskatchewan Speeding Fines: How They're Calculated (With Examples)
Speeding fines in Saskatchewan aren't a flat rate — they're calculated using a base fine plus a per-kilometre charge for how far over the limit you were going, plus a Victims of Crime surcharge. Here's exactly how the math works.
Highway and school zone fines
| Roadway/Highway | School Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Base fine | $100 (rises to $170 if 35+ km/h over) | $170 |
| Per km, up to 30 km/h over | $2 | $4 |
| Per km, over 30 km/h over | $4 | $8 |
| Per km, over 35 km/h over (highway) | $8 | — |
Victims of Crime surcharge (added on top): $40 for fines $0-99, $50 for $100-200, $60 for $201-350, $80 for $351-500, and 40% for anything over $500.
Real examples
- 71 km/h in a 50 zone (21 over): $100 + ($2 × 21) + $50 surcharge = $192
- 134 km/h in a 100 zone (34 over): $100 + ($4 × 34) + $60 surcharge = $296
- 155 km/h in a 110 zone (45 over): $170 + ($8 × 45) + $212 surcharge = $742
- 45 km/h in a 30 school zone (15 over): $170 + ($4 × 15) + $60 surcharge = $290
- 81 km/h in a 30 school zone (51 over): $170 + ($8 × 51) + $231.20 surcharge = $809.20
Highway work zones cost more
Base fine $240, plus $6/km (up to 30 over) or $12/km (beyond that), plus the standard surcharge. Example: 30 km/h over in a work zone = $240 + $180 + $80 = $500.
Passing a stopped emergency or service vehicle over 60 km/h
You must slow to 60 km/h when passing a stopped tow truck, service vehicle, police car, ambulance or fire truck with lights flashing. Base fine $170, plus $4-8/km over, plus surcharge.
Driving too fast for conditions
Even under the posted limit, you can be fined $205 for driving too fast for poor visibility, ice, or heavy snow — posted limits assume ideal conditions.
Demerit points
A speeding conviction from a police stop adds demerit points under the Safe Driver Recognition program (and the Graduated Driver Licensing Improvement program for new drivers), which can cost you your insurance discount or trigger a financial penalty. Photo speed enforcement tickets are different: they carry the fine but no demerit points, and don't appear on your driver's abstract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do photo radar speeding tickets add demerit points in Saskatchewan?
No — only tickets from a police stop add demerit points and appear on your driver's abstract.
How much is a speeding ticket 20 km/h over the limit in Saskatchewan?
On a regular highway, roughly $100 + ($2 × 20) + $50 surcharge = about $190, though the exact surcharge depends on the final total.
Fees and requirements are set by SGI and can change. Always confirm current details on SGI's official site or with your nearest motor licence issuer before visiting.
