Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure has implemented a successful pilot program that allows for 24-hour surveillance of high-traffic provincial highways during the winter months.

A team of seven men and one woman make up the Night Riders in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.

They take turns operating three specially-equipped vehicles as they patrol provincial highways throughout Saskatchewan from 9 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. seven-days a week.

Highways Minister Wayne Elhard says the program is very successful in helping with updating