Tag: distracted driving

Young woman looking at her phone while driving

Distracted Driving is a Problem

Canadian Drivers are being distracted with a number of tasks they are attempting while driving their cars including use of entertainment systems, eating, in-car discussions, reaching back for an item, interacting with GPS device, talking on the phone hands-free, talking on the phone in-hand, adjusting clothing, adjusting making, and texting…Read more (Full PDF)  According to the Canadian Auto Association (CAA), a recent 2017 survey of 2,003 drivers indicated that they considered texting while driving and drunk driving equally as their most serious road safety concern.

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Distracted Driving Laws Changing

Ontario’s new tough distracted driving rules to take effect January 1, 2018   Simply holding a cell phone or other electronic device while at the wheel counts as distracted driving. As of Jan. 1, 2019, motorists charged with distracted driving will face fines as high as $1,000, incur three demerit points, and receive a three-day driver’s licence suspension.

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