government is considering imposing stricter penalties on distracted drivers as collisions across the province continue to surge. "Deaths due to distracted driving are now overtaking those from alcohol-related [collisions]," Farnworth told CBC News. roads involve distracted driving. (Chris Ensing/CBC)Doroshenko says increased penalties don't necessarily deter drivers from using their phones behind the wheel. He says having more officers on the ground to actively seek out distracted drivers and enforce penalties would prove more effective.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2017 00:56 UTC