New Distracted Driving Laws Will Mean Automatic Suspension Of Driver's Licences

[Martin]

Super high fines have clearly not stopped Ontario drivers from using handheld devices behind the wheel, so the government is implementing new distracted driving rules that will mean AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION of driver’s licences for convicted distracted drivers.
Constable Clint Stibbe of the Toronto police said on Monday that “the law has been passed” and that “it’s now just a matter of time” before it’s official.




Moving forward, distracted drivers will receive a licence suspension as well as a huge fine. The suspension period and fine amount will vary depending on the number of subsequent offences:

• First offence: 3 days suspension and $1,000 fine
• Second offence: 7 days suspension and $2,000 fine
• Three or more offences: 30 days suspension, $3,000 fine and six demerit points

Police offers will not be allowed to seize driver’s licences at the scene of the crime. Only a judge’s can order a suspension after the driver is found guilty will the driver’s licence be suspended.
The tougher laws will come into effect sometime in the next few months.
Bottom line, when you’re behind the wheel: LEAVE THE PHONE ALONE!

New Distracted Driving Laws Will Mean Automatic Suspension Of Driver's Licences | JUMP Radio

 

[DannyDevito]

Hopefully a couple of my friends might get the hint.

 

[Dier]

:good::YMAPPLAUSE:

 

[Guido]

Yes I can but don't ask.

 

[MSN]

Not too many members care much on this subject?.

 

[Leo]

:good:

 

[DILLIGAF]

I am curious as to how the police are going to prove that you were on your cell or whatever other device they say is distracting you.
I have a sync in my car that allows me to push buttons that answers my phone. Is that distracted driving?
Like Primo said above. "is drinking a coffee distracted diving?"
I totally agree that something has to be done on this matter but I fear the long arm of the law is going to go all Rambo on this.
I have yet to hear about someone being charged for crossing an intersection with headphones or talking on a cell while walking!
What about men shaving or women putting on makeup or reading a book while driving.
This can all be seen easily in the morning commute on a 4 series HWY.

DILLIGAF

 

[demien3k5]

While we're at it, why don't we debate how many angels can dance on the head of a pin?

For those wondering about LE's burden of proof, you only have to look at the current model for speeders. There is really no true hard evidence against an accused beyond the cop's word and his notes, and even with this being the case, 99% of the time the court will side with the cops even when there is reasonable doubt.

People that talk about 'going to court' and 'fighting the conviction' really have their heads up their asses. Total waste of time and money, with virtually zero chance of success.

Best option - use your fucking head when you're driving. Put down your phone, use a hands free system, and keep your eyes on the road. The cops are not out there trying to screw people over little things like drinking a coffee in the car, and won't waste their time pursuing those types of stupid occurrences unless you really are putting other people at risk while you drive all over the road.

 

[Waxed]

This also goes for those that are into streaming.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) --
Obdulia Sanchez was live streaming the crash that killed her 14-year-old sister, and on Thursday, she was sentenced to more than six years in prison.

"I would like to say I'm sorry and that if I could take your place, I really would," said Sanchez.

The Stockton teen was emotional in court while reading a letter of remorse to the judge.

"I wanted her to be smarter than I was, and now she's dead. It should've been me. Never Jackie, and never Manuela," said Sanchez.

Sanchez was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and child endangerment for the 2017 crash.

Judge sentences teen who live streamed crash that killed sister to 6 years, 4 months in prison | abc30.com