With construction season in full swing, attempts to crack down on those speeding through construction zones are being made throughout the month.

Saskatchewan Government Insurance and RCMP across the province will be keeping an extra eye out for those looking to quickly navigate through work zones.

"For July, the traffic safety spotlight that SGI and our law enforcement partners have decided on is going to be work zones," explains Tyler McMurchy, Manager of Media Relations with SGI. "Particularly we're helping to draw attention to the dangers of speeding in work zones."

"Work zone safety is important and we're seeing so many construction zones throughout the province this summer. There are many infrastructure projects throughout the province."

"And we want to remind motorists to slow down to 60 km/hr or according to the posted speed limit even if they don't see any workers present. There may be cases where there are hazards in the work zone including lane reductions, sharp pavement drops, loose stones or completed work that needs time to dry and could be slippery at high speeds. Obeying the posted speed will help keep you safe and help keep your vehicle free from damage."

"When workers are present, it's very important to obey the posted speed limit. There are severe financial consequences if you don't. Base fines for speeding in highway work zones where workers are present are triple that of a regular speeding ticket."

He gives the following example:

"If you are speeding through a 60 km/hr zone at 100 km/hr, where workers are present, you will pay $530, because that includes the fine of $450, which is the base fine of $210, the kilometre fee and a victim surcharge."

He added that drivers need to be reminded that highway workers have families that they want to get home safe to after the end of their work day. 

Last July there were 113 tickets issued for work zones 229 collisions in 2015 as a result of people speeding in work zones.