![]() ![]() ask a passenger to take a call or respond to a text for you.some apps can block incoming calls and texts, or send automatic replies to people trying to call or text you.before you leave the house, record an outgoing message that tells callers you’re driving and you’ll get back to them when you’re off the road.put it in the glove compartment (lock it, if you have to) or in a bag on the back seat.turn off your phone or switch it to silent mode before you get in the car.Use any of these tips to avoid distracted driving and its penalties: You could even be charged with dangerous driving – a criminal offence that carries heavier penalties, including jail terms of up to 10 years for causing bodily harm or up to 14 years for causing death. a licence suspension of up to two years.If convicted of careless driving, you may receive: This includes distraction caused by both hand-held ( e.g., phone) or hands-free ( e.g., Bluetooth) devices. You could face more charges – for careless driving – if you endanger other people because of any kind of distraction. to get your licence back you’d have to redo the GLS program.cancellation of your licence and removal from the Graduated Licensing System ( GLS) for a third conviction.a 90-day licence suspension for a second conviction.a 30-day licence suspension for a first conviction.Instead of demerit points you’ll face longer suspensions: But you won’t receive any demerit points. If you hold a G1, G2, M1 or M2 licence, and are convicted of distracted driving, you’ll face the same fines as drivers with A to G licences. a fine of up to $3,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose.a fine of up to $2,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose.a fine of up to $1,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose.a fine of $615, if settled out of court (includes a victim surcharge and the court fee).If you have an A, B, C, D, E, F, G and/or M licence, you’ll face bigger penalties when convicted of distracted driving: If convicted, the penalty you face depends on the kind of licence you hold and how long you’ve been driving. phone, GPS) as long as it is secure – not moving around while driving Bluetooth) but only to turn it on and off In fact, simply holding a phone or other device while driving is against the law. your phone) and electronic entertainment devices ( e.g. It’s against the law to use hand-held communication ( e.g. The easiest way to avoid penalties for distracted driving is to not use a hand-held device when you’re behind the wheel. a driver using a phone is four times more likely to crash than a driver focusing on the road. ![]() one person is injured in a distracted-driving collision every half hour.Ontario data on collisions from 2013 show: In Ontario, deaths from collisions caused by distracted driving have doubled since 2000. However, you can still be charged with careless or dangerous driving. Other actions such as eating, drinking, grooming, smoking, reading and reaching for objects are not part of Ontario’s distracted driving law. You can view GPS display screens as long as they are built into your vehicle’s dashboard or securely mounted on the dashboard. You are allowed to use hands-free wireless communications devices with an earpiece, lapel button or Bluetooth. program a GPS device, except by voice commands.view display screens unrelated to driving, such as watching a video.use a hand-held electronic entertainment device, such as a tablet or portable gaming console.use a phone or other hand-held wireless communication device to text or dial – you can only touch a device to call 911 in an emergency.While you are driving, including when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light, it is illegal to: Ontario’s distracted driving laws apply to the use of hand-held communication/entertainment devices and certain display screens. ![]()
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