Examples include using a cell phone, using your vehicle’s touch screen dashboard, eating or drinking, grooming, interacting with pets or adjusting the radio.
Government is upping the fines and penalties for distracted driving in this province. The maximum fine for driving without due care and attention is $1,300, while the maximum penalties for driving without due care and attention causing bodily harm or death is imprisonment for up to two years, suspension of a driver’s licence for five years and a $26,000 fine. Motorists must be completely attentive behind the wheel. The smallest distraction can have deadly consequences. Examples include using a cell phone, using your vehicle’s touch screen dashboard, eating or drinking, grooming, interacting with pets or adjusting the radio.
Deer Lake issues an alert after reports of a lynx sighting in the town
Marina Redmond honoured with the Premier’s Medal for Arts, Heritage, Sport and Recreation
Time to get yer moose, Big Game License draw results are online
Man reported missing from Corner Brook located deceased
Bulk garbage collection in Corner Brook won't be finished until next week
