The provincial government is moving to increase the penalties for distracted and careless drivers.
If legislation is passed, a first offence for driving distracted would see your licence suspended for three days. Fines which are currently in the $300-$1000 range would go up to $500-$1000. There would be higher monetary and demerit point penalties for second and third offences.
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The government is proposing higher penalties for drivers who don't yield to cyclists.
The Liberals are also moving to create a new charge of careless driving causing death or bodily harm. It would come with a maximum penalty of up to two years in jail, $50,000 and a five-year licence suspension. The current maximum is six months in jail and $2,000.
Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca says the government plans to introduce legislation this fall but some changes may not take effect for as long as two years.
More to come.