As of July 1, drivers across Canada face tougher rules when it comes to distracted driving.
A new nationwide law will ban the use of any handheld electronic devices while driving—including phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and GPS units—unless they are mounted and voice-activated.
The law aims to close loopholes and create uniform rules from coast to coast.
Drivers caught breaking the law could face heavy fines, demerit points, and even license suspensions for repeat offences.
In Ontario, distracted driving laws got more harsh on the 1st. Fines now start at $615, and new rules expand to cover modern tech and require all new cars to include Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
The OPP reported 82 deaths last year due to distracted driving.
Officials hope the changes will save lives and keep roads safer this summer and beyond here at home and across the country.