Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Fines for Distracted Driving Are 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.

The new fines will go in place on March 18th.