Distracted Driving

• B.C. man admits he was reaching for fried chicken prior to crashing his car

  A 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.

  Canada

  Apr 13
  
• B.C. driver so engaged with their phone, they didn’t notice police for 15 seconds

  North 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.

  Crime

  Apr 10
  
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• Nearly 1,000 new Saskatchewan drivers suspended in 2023, SGI says

  In 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.

  Canada

  Apr 1
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• 58 distracted drivers ticketed in less than 24 hours: Kelowna RCMP

  During just one day of monitoring the roads for distracted drivers, Kelowna Mounties doled out 58 tickets.

  Traffic

  Mar 21
• High schools students take lessons on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving

  With the holidays drawing close, and lots of celebrations the message about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving becomes necessary.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Oct. 2

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Oct. 2.

  Oct 2, 2023
• OPP report 6 deaths, more than 10K charges over long weekend

  Provincial 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.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
• Police say 22 people died on Quebec roads, trails over 2-week holiday period

  Police said there were 13 fatal road accidents, as well as four involving off-road vehicles during the two-week construction holiday.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2023
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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.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
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• Distracted driving deaths up 36% over 2 years in Ontario: report

  An analysis of Ministry of Transportation numbers from hellosafe.ca revealed 105 Ontarians died as a result of distracted drivers.

  Traffic

  Apr 27, 2023