Another call to increase penalties for distracted driving
Posted Nov 6, 2013 08:16:02 AM.
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Advocates are urging the governing Liberals to impose larger fines and demerit points for drivers convicted of distracted driving.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says distracted driving has overtaken drunk driving as a serious danger on the roads.
A private member’s bill that proposes to bring in the changes received all party support last week in the legislature — but such bills rarely become law unless they win the backing of the government.
Transportation Minister Glen Murray agrees that penalties need to be increased.
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