QUEBEC CITY – Quebec’s transport minister wants to toughen sanctions against drivers who are caught texting, including hitting them with four demerit points.
“We have to improve the law and make sure that people understand it’s very dangerous to use a phone to text when they’re driving,” said Robert Poeti, Quebec’s transport minister.
Poeti says it is difficult to assess the extent of the problem, but adds that many accidents are caused by motorists using their smartphones while at the wheel.
“It’s quite dangerous and the consequences of that is to possible lose your licence,” he said.
Poeti told a news conference in Quebec City Wednesday that it’s time for action after various awareness campaigns.
Discussions on possible sanctions are being held with Quebec’s automobile insurance board.
It isn’t immediately clear whether demerit points are currently imposed on Quebec drivers who text.
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