OPP West Region’s traffic initiative “Stay Focused” has led to hundreds of charges against inattentive drivers during its month-long campaign.
Police alongside West Region’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement team (TIME) charged a total of 232 drivers under the province’s distracted driving law.
Distracted driving refers to all forms of inattentive driving such as adjusting an entertainment system, eating and drinking, using a cellphone, self-grooming or tending to children in the back seat.
Motorists convicted of distracted driving face significant penalties, with a first conviction fine of $615.
Acting Staff Sgt. Julie McLeod of OPP West Region Traffic and Marine, explained that inattentive driving continues to be a serious issue on roads and that the OPP will continue to target drivers who make roadways unsafe by distracted driving.
