Provincial Police in northwestern Ontario say distracted driving isn't acceptable and a new fine imposed by the province should make that perfectly clear. Talking on your phone, looking at your computer screen or even grabbing a bite to eat while behind the wheel will soon cost you 280-dollars. Sergeant Shelly Garr says that's up from 155-dollars. The fines will not apply to GPS screens.Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Distracted Driving Fines Going Up
Provincial Police in northwestern Ontario say distracted driving isn't acceptable and a new fine imposed by the province should make that perfectly clear. Talking on your phone, looking at your computer screen or even grabbing a bite to eat while behind the wheel will soon cost you 280-dollars. Sergeant Shelly Garr says that's up from 155-dollars. The fines will not apply to GPS screens.