Wednesday Feb. 26, 2014 – 10am

Posted Feb 26, 2014 02:04:24 PM.

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10:00am-Darren McGee, Globe and Mail Drive Columnist, Re: Ontario drivers will be facing higher fines for distracted driving. The current fine for distracted driving is $155 including surcharges, but it will jump to $280 on March 18. This is the first time the fine amount has increased since the ban on handheld devices came into effect in October 2009.

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