The provincial government is proposing harsher penalties for distracted and careless drivers, in a move that it says could help save the lives of pedestrians and cyclists. The proposed legislation would also lay out stricter, escalating fines for using a cellphone behind the wheel and other distracted driving offences. Under the current law, distracted drivers face fines of between $300 and $1,000. Upon a third conviction, the licence suspension would increase to 30 days, and the maximum fine would rise to $3,000. At Wednesday’s news conference Del Duca conceded that it will be up to law enforcement to determine when the new stricter careless driving charge is warranted.

Source: thestar September 20, 2017 15:31 UTC