News: Accident closes sections of Hwy 7 WB in Vaughan
VAUGHAN, ON -- Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a collision Wednesday morning on Highway 7 in southwest...
Reaching for something, changing the radio station or dealing nagging kids at the back, you’ll need to avoid all situations that distract you from driving starting 2019. In Ontario, it’s illegal to drive while talking, texting, dialing or using any hand-held communication or entertainment device. Portable music players, laptops and mobile phones often cause distractions when behind the wheel. Drivers can also be convicted of distracted driving when found using makeup, eating or playing games or engaging in any activity that takes their eyes off the road and hands off the wheel.
The new road rules impose hefty penalties on anyone convicted of distracted driving. Convicted drivers now face a minimum fine of $490, three demerit points and 3-day license suspension, which is a significant rise from the initially set minimum of $280 in Ontario. The maximum fine is set at $1000. Second offenders can be fined $2000 minimum with a 7-day license suspension. If convicted of distracted driving for the third time, you face a fine of $3000, a 30-day license suspension and six demerit points.
Novice drivers convicted of distracted driving aren’t left behind either. Drivers with G1 or G2 license could face a 30-90 day suspension if convicted of distracted driving for the first or second time. Any driver with G1 or G2 license can have their license canceled if convicted for distracted driving for the third time.
Motorists in Ontario will have to be extra cautious to avoid hitting passing cyclists and other vehicles with car doors. Cyclists can be seriously injured as they try to swerve to avoid opening car doors. The new regulation is intended to protect people who bike on the city streets. If a crash occurs due to an opened door, the offender faces a minimum fine of $365 and three demerit points. This is an increase from the previous minimum fine of $60.
The recent legalization of Cannabis in Ontario has forced the OPP and MTO to take a serious look at the penalties imposed for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. These penalties have been revised to deter drivers from getting behind the wheel when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Beginning 2019, police officers in Ontario are allowed by law to demand a breathalyser or saliva test from any driver, whether or not they suspect that the said driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Any driver who refuses to take any of the tests will be fined $550.
The law demands that novice drivers should maintain a zero blood alcohol level and if found with Cannabis or any other drug in their system, they will be penalized.
These new road rules in Ontario have certainly made the region the safest in North America. Ontario now has the toughest penalties for repeat distracted driving convictions. This is expected to make our roads safer and protect motorists, pedestrians and other road users from careless driving.[widget id=”pagelistwidget-2″]
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