TORONTO – Ontario’s distracted driving fine of $155 jumps to $280 starting today.
The new amount is comprised of an increased base fine of $225, plus a $50 victim fine surcharge and $5 for court costs.
Meanwhile, the province has introduced new legislation that would impose three demerit points in addition to increasing the maximum fine for distracted driving to $1,000.
Drivers who get demerit points can face higher insurance premiums.
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IN THE NEWS…
Peel police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 11-year-old boy from Mississauga who never returned home from school yesterday.
- Grandparents who died alongside infant in wrong-way Hwy. 401 crash identified
- S&P/TSX composite up Friday, U.S. stock markets rally after jobs report shows cooling
- Shocking videos show officer hit by vehicle during Toronto auto theft takedown
- Mother whose decapitated body was found in garbage bag was abusive to son, court hears
A suspected road rage incident escalated into a stabbing that sent a man to hospital overnight.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday approved a draft bill for the annexation of Crimea, one of a flurry of steps to formally take over the Black Sea peninsula.
Air Canada decided to suspend its flights to and from Venezuela as anti-government protests continue to rattle the South American country.
ALSO COMING UP TODAY…
Hamilton Police Service Marine Unit shares its message, “no ice is safe ice,” and invites media to attend its Ice Rescue training day. (9:30 a.m. at Pier 8, near Williams Coffee House)
Ontario hairstylists and salon owners launch the Cut the Salon Tax campaign, as well as announce the formation of a new Trade Association, the Ontario Hairdressers Association. (9:30 a.m. at First Choice Haircutters, 2114 Queen St. E.)
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt speaks to the Toronto Region Board of Trade on Canada’s transportation future. Media availability follows. (12:30 p.m. at Sheraton Centre Hotel)
Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau speaks to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. (1 p.m. at Delta Kingston Waterfront Hotel, Kingstont)
Funeral for Saginaw Spirit player Terry Trafford. (3 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road, Toronto)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver remarks at the Canadian Women’s Hockey League Awards Gala. (7 p.m. at Hilton Suites, 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham)
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