Distracted Driving
Kelowna bus driver’s dismissal for texting behind the wheel justified: arbitrator
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The 59-year-old man was driving the 97 UBCO bus down Harvey Avenue in January when he picked up his cellphone and started texting. Continue reading
Friends of Calgary couple killed by distracted driver stage benefit show for brain injury recovery
Friends and family are hosting a benefit show in Calgary to raise money to support brain injury rehab, while also giving an emotional warning against distracted driving. Continue reading
Distracted and impaired drivers to be hit hard by ICBC optional insurance changes
ICBC will be cracking down on impaired and distracted drivers under new optional insurance changes introduced on Thursday. Continue reading
Winnipeg councillor won’t face ticket, charges after posting selfie taken in car: police
The Winnipeg Police Service and Coun. Kevin Klein will talk to media on Thursday about a selfie Klein posted on social media, which appears to show him driving. Continue reading
Sask. RCMP hand out $280 distracted driving ‘reminders’
Saskatchewan RCMP ticketed five drivers for using cellphones while driving on the first day of a province-wide campaign to reduce distracted driving. Continue reading
New SGI campaign highlights perils of distracted driving
“There should never be another story like Kailynn’s.” SGI says its new campaign has a clear message – distracted driving kills. Continue reading
Over 8,000 speeding tickets issued in Saskatchewan during April
Of the 8,081 speeding and aggressive driving tickets issued in Saskatchewan during April, 46 were for going more than 50 km/h over the limit. Continue reading
Over 3,000 charges laid in Saskatchewan during road safety week
There were over 3,000 charges laid in Saskatchewan from May 14 to 20 for Canada Road Safety Week. Continue reading
No Manitoba fatalities, plenty of dangerous driving during Road Safety Week: RCMP
Canada Road Safety Week was May 14-20 and Manitoba police were out in force watching for dangerous drivers. Continue reading
London police lay nearly 300 charges in National Road Safety Week blitz
The vast majority of charges stemmed from aggressive driving such as speeding, dangerous driving, and unsafe turns and lane changes, according to police. Continue reading