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Ottawa wants tougher national standard for distracted drivers using cellphones
March 1, 2017 | Categories: Canadian Road Safety News Digest, News
Last Updated on April 24, 2017
TheStar.com (OTTAWA, ONTARIO)
Transport Minister Marc Garneau is calling for the creation of a tough national standard to penalize distracted drivers using their cellphones on the road.
Garneau said Wednesday that having consistent national rules with stiffer fines and demerit points could address the growing number of incidents.