More than 200 Manitobans busted for distracted driving in November
According to Manitoba Public Insurance, a total of 237 drivers province-wide have had their licenses suspended for the minimum three-day period since since Nov. 1. Continue reading
Distracted Driving
Despite harsher penalties, distracted driving persists in Manitoba
Winnipeg police and Manitoba RCMP say they’re still issuing numerous tickets for the offence under the newly-amended laws. Continue reading
Record number of distracted drivers caught in Saskatchewan
A record 793 drivers were ticketed in Saskatchewan during October for distracted driving, the vast majority for using a cellphone. Continue reading
OPP enforcement blitz targets Hwy. 6 corridor
The blitz is along Highway 6 South from Hamilton to Haldimand County, and on Highway 6 North between Hamilton and Wellington County. Continue reading
No, you can’t use your phone in a Manitoba drive-thru
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
It’s a question many people have, but few know the answer — can you use your cell phone in a drive-thru? According to police, the answer is NO. Continue reading
Distracted driving initiative in Wasaga Beach leads to several charges: OPP
Police say 36 charges were laid in an eight-hour period. Continue reading
‘I don’t think it will help’: Wife of Winnipeg man killed by distracted driver worries new penalties not enough
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
The wife of a Winnipeg man who was a killed by a texting driver doesn’t think the new distracted driving penalties will make a difference. Continue reading
New distracted driving penalties now in effect in Manitoba
Distracted driving in Manitoba now comes with much tougher penalties. The fine has now tripled from $203 to $672 and it comes with five demerits and a three-day licence suspension. Continue reading
‘There was a lot of engagement’: Manitoba RCMP use social media to nab bad drivers
Manitoba RCMP got help from other drivers to nab hundreds for offences during a campaign. Tips on hot spots were submitted via social media. Continue reading
Texting and driving, Manitoba? Prepare to pay $672 and lose your licence for three days
If you’re caught, you will get an automatic three-day license suspension. The second time in a decade you would get a seven-day suspension. Continue reading
