The changes that have been made to the current law are an increase in the fine. Before you would be fined a maximum of $1000 now it has increased to $2000 on a second conviction and up to $3000 on a third conviction! (Currently distracted driving fine is 490 fine and three (3) demerit points.)
Also added to the new law, those convicted with the distracted driving offence can see their license being suspended for three days (3) on a first offence, seven (7) after a second conviction and 30 days for a third conviction.
( An office won’t seize a driver’s license at the roadside however a judge would have to order it suspended (offenders driver’s license) only after the driver is found guilty)
Distracted driving is the number one (1) cause of deaths in Ontario! In 20016 more fatal accidents were caused by distracted drivers than any other factor.