(Huron County, ON) The three month education period for the new Distracted Driving legislation will soon be ending. Starting Monday, February 1, 2010 offenders will be issued fines of $155 dollars by way of offence notices (tickets) at the side of the road.
Since the Legislation took effect on October 26, 2009, 64 charges have been laid and 3260 warnings were issued by the OPP province wide under the new legislation.
The legislation makes it illegal for motorists to use any handheld communication and entertainment devices while operating a motor vehicle.
Although we have seen a decrease in the number of persons using handheld devices while driving, we are concerned about the large number of drivers who continue to engage in this dangerous activity.
Distracted drivers are a safety risk to themselves and others. The OPP is committed to ensuring the safety of all motorists in Ontario.