Distracted Driving
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Distracted driving numbers soar to five-year high in Manitoba, insurer saysDistracted driving is becoming a dangerous problem on Manitoba roads, according to Manitoba Public Insurance.TrafficApr 1
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Uber Eats driver fined for accepting order on phone says B.C. law needs refreshVasu Virda was stopped at a red light in Vancouver on July 31, 2024 when he tapped the screen of his phone app to answer an order request.PoliticsJan 21
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Distracted driving? B.C. Uber Eats driver fined $295 for tapping phone to accept order"Mr. Virda makes a number of submissions that the law is not fair to people like Uber Eats drivers and taxi drivers who require their devices as part of their jobs."CrimeJan 14
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B.C. man admits he was reaching for fried chicken prior to crashing his carA driver in Rossland, B.C., crashed into a concrete barrier while reaching for a piece of chicken, local RCMP said, adding that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents.CanadaApr 13, 2024
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B.C. driver so engaged with their phone, they didn’t notice police for 15 secondsNorth Vancouver RCMP is reminding the public that just because distracted driving awareness month is over doesn't mean anyone can use their phone behind the wheel.CrimeApr 10, 2024
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Nearly 1,000 new Saskatchewan drivers suspended in 2023, SGI saysIn total, 982 new drivers accounted for more than 33 per cent of 2023’s impaired driving administrative suspensions. New drivers account for nine per cent of all licensed drivers.CanadaApr 1, 2024
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58 distracted drivers ticketed in less than 24 hours: Kelowna RCMPDuring just one day of monitoring the roads for distracted drivers, Kelowna Mounties doled out 58 tickets.TrafficMar 21, 2024
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High schools students take lessons on the dangers of distracted and impaired drivingWith the holidays drawing close, and lots of celebrations the message about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving becomes necessary.CanadaOct 28, 2023
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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Oct. 2Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Oct. 2.Oct 2, 2023
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OPP report 6 deaths, more than 10K charges over long weekendProvincial police say they responded to a number of fatal incidents over the long weekend while more than 10,000 traffic/marine-related charges were laid.CanadaSep 6, 2023
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