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.
Bay St. George RCMP looking into report of bear spray being used at a grad party
Proposals are now being accepted for Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants
It's Emergency Preparedness Week and residents need to pack enough for 72 hours
Gros Morne Summit Trail closed until June 27th in order to protect wildlife
Palliative Care Cuddle Bed project working on 4 new beds at WMRH and $100,000
