Government of B.C. (VICTORIA, B.C.) The Province is taking a first step in what will be a two-part approach to protect British Columbians from distracted drivers on roads and highways. First, effective Oct. 20, 2014, amendments to the Motor Vehicle…
CBC News (TORONTO, ONTARIO) Two new studies have found that voice-activated smartphones and dashboard infotainment systems may be making the distracted-driving problem worse instead of better. The systems let drivers do things like tune the radio, send a text message,…
Ocober 7, 2014, Yahoo News (WASHINGTON, D.C) Just because you can talk to your car doesn’t mean you should. Two new studies have found that voice-activated smartphones and dashboard infotainment systems may be making the distracted-driving problem worse instead of…
September 30, 2014, CBC News (TORONTO, ONTARIO) Mobile phone companies are coming under pressure to do more to combat the dangers of texting and driving, which now kills more people on Ontario roads than drinking and driving. “Carriers should get…
September 24, 2014, CTV News (QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC) Quebec Transport Minister Robert Poeti is considering tougher sanctions against drivers who are caught texting, including hitting them with four demerit points. Currently, Quebec motorists caught texting can lose three points and…
September 17, 2014, CBC News (TORONTO, ONTARIO) Is using a smartwatch behind the wheel a ticketable offence under the country’s distracted driving laws? It’s up to the police to decide, says Ontario’s Transportation Ministry. We’re not sure yet, says a…