Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving Tickets Issued in Calgary See Year-Over-Year Decline
The number of distracted driving tickets issued to drivers in Calgary fell year-over-year.
Distracted Driving Declines in Vancouver One Month After Fines Increase
In June, Vancouver Police issued a total of 490 distracted driving tickets.
National Action Plan Being Developed by Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving
CCDD has began work on creating a National Action Plan to combat distracted driving.
Government of Ontario Releases New Ad Campaign Showing Consequences of Distracted Driving
The Government of Ontario has released a new ad campaign that shows the real life consequences of distracted driving.
Ottawa Police Share the Most Ridiculous Excuses Heard for Distracted Driving
These are some of the excuses drivers caught for distracted driving have told the police. Yes, they're real.
Tougher Distracted Driving Penalties Take Effect in B.C.
If you live in British Columbia and you are in traffic today, you may want to leave your phone alone.
Ottawa Police Issue Over 600 Tickets During Canada Road Safety Week
Ottawa Police issued over 600 tickets for traffic violations as a part of Canada Road Safety Week.
RCMP Scoping Out Distracted Drivers From 1.2km Away
The province’s RCMP traffic units have a new tool to scope out distracted drivers from a distance.
Harsher Legislation Reduces Number of Distracted Driving Tickets Issued in Calgary
The number of distracted driving tickets issued to drivers in Calgary fell year-over-year.
1,300 Distracted Driving Tickets Handed by Winnipeg Police in April
The police say texting teens not necessarily to blame for high rates of distracted driving.
Canada Road Safety Week Begins, Targets Distracted Driving and More
Police forces across Canada are set to make driving safer this week with a new public awareness campaign.
CAA: Distracted Driving Behaviour Unlikely to Change Because of Stiffer Penalties
Erika Miller, spokeswoman for CAA Manitoba, says higher fines and more demerit points won’t necessarily change distracted driving behaviour.