HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE

Distracted Driving

@haltonpolice 905.825.4777 haltonpolice.ca

HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE

Distracted Driving

@haltonpolice 905.825.4777 haltonpolice.ca

Did You Know:• As of April 1, 2020, the fine for distracted driving is $615 and a minimum of three demerit points.

A minimum 3-day licence suspension applies to all drivers on conviction and new drivers face an increased minimum 30-day suspension for a first offence.

• A cell phone can only be used ‘hands free’ while driving – which includes not touching the face of the phone under any circumstances. A cell phone can only be handled / operated by a driver of a motor vehicle when parked off the travelled portion of the roadway or otherwise in a parking lot. Any use of a cell phone – including GPS, music, texting, internet, email or use of any apps – constitutes an offence.

• In 2019, 1 in 4 fatal crashes involved some form of distraction. In Ontario, one person is injured in a distracted driving collision every half hour.

Distracted driving takes your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel and your mind off of the driving task.

Drive now and text later.

There’s Nothing To Love About Distracted Driving

Was it worth it?

That “I <3 U 2” Text Could Cost You:

Distracted Driving Fine $615Car Repairs $4,532Increase in Insurance $600Lost Wages $1,500Physiotherapy $1,800

Total: $9,047