Distracted Driving
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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
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Police say 22 people died on Quebec roads, trails over 2-week holiday periodPolice said there were 13 fatal road accidents, as well as four involving off-road vehicles during the two-week construction holiday.CanadaAug 8
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SGI advises Saskatoon drivers of two-day check stop initiative'It's a highly visible reminder of the traffic enforcement that happens, they do issue hundreds of tickets over the course of a couple of days," said SGI of a check stop blitz.CanadaMay 4
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Distracted driving deaths up 36% over 2 years in Ontario: reportAn analysis of Ministry of Transportation numbers from hellosafe.ca revealed 105 Ontarians died as a result of distracted drivers.TrafficApr 27
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2-day distracted driving blitz in Kelowna nets 45 ticketsPolice say of the 45 drivers who received tickets, 40 were for using an electronic device while driving and texting while driving.TrafficMar 29
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Most British Columbians favour speeding tickets based on income over set fines, poll findsResearch Co. surveyed 1,000 adults across the country on the idea of issuing tickets based on a driver's disposable income and the amount they went over the speed limit.CanadaMar 24
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Fake fog and fire fraud: SGI reveals Saskatchewan’s fishiest auto claims for 2022In 2022, SGI’s investigators say they busted hundreds of fraudulent claims, resulting in $5.8 million in savings.CanadaMar 19
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Advocates say B.C.’s distracted driving rules are confusing, call for a re-writeSome advocates say the province's distracted driving regime is out of date and too confusing, and are calling on the province to re-write it with clarity in mind.CanadaMar 13
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Surrey, Langley police, ICBC team up for distracted driving ‘enforcement blitz’B.C. police forces are working together to enforce and educate. A Surrey Mountie said the rules surrounding distracted driving are strict, with no wiggle room for excuses.CrimeMar 9
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‘The most dangerous place we work’: N.B. fire truck hit while stopped on Route 2Members of the Petitcodiac Fire Department were responding a collision on Route 2 when one of its trucks was struck by a transport truck.FireMar 8
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