Central Hastings OPP have charged a school bus driver for allegedly driving while distracted.
According to an OPP news release, someone reported to police that a rural driver of a school bus in Stirling-Rawdon Township was transporting children while using a handheld device.
Police say they were provided with a video of the incident.
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After an investigation was conducted, OPP charged Crystal Bowers, 32, of Marmora Lake, on Feb. 6 with driving a motor vehicle on a highway while using a handheld wireless communication device.
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The school bus company was also notified.
OPP would like to remind drivers that as of Jan. 1, 2019, penalties for distracted driving have increased in Ontario to:
- A $1,000 fine.
- Three demerit points for a first offence.
- A three-day licence suspension.
Newer drivers will receive the same fines but could receive longer licence suspensions as opposed to demerit points against their licence.
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