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New Year, New Distracted Driving Rules! Drivers with G1 and G2 licences could face 30- and 90-day licence suspensions upon first and second convictions, respectively. A third conviction could result in a licence cancellation.

Did you know that the new minimum penalty in Ontario for distracted driving is a $615 fine for a first offence? In cities like Toronto, the police are eyeing distracted drivers and motorists who continue to impede rush hour routes during a week-long traffic enforcement blitz that begins on Monday.

Cannabis is now legal, but driving impaired is not. The stakes are high if you decide to drive high: licence suspension financial penalties... possible criminal record possible jail time Don't miss out on being where you should be. #HIGHstakes Educate yourself. Know the law: http://www.wrps.on.ca/cannabis

New Year, New Distracted Driving Rules! Drivers with G1 and G2 licences could face 30- and 90-day licence suspensions upon first and second convictions, respectively. A third conviction could result in a licence cancellation.

Drug-impaired driving is illegal and just as dangerous as driving drunk.

Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a single alcoholic drink. One Standard Drink equals: 341 mL (12 oz) of 5% BEER ... 142 mL (5 oz) of 12% WINE 43 mL (1.5 oz) of 40% LIQUOR Now, what is the daily limit? Women: 2 drinks per day, up to 10 drinks a week Men: 3 drinks per day, up to 15 drinks a week How much are you drinking? Over drinking? Is it time to rethink your drinking? This post is not to encourage abstinence but to help moderate drinking. Always remember to drink safe and drink slowly. And yes, there could be a special occasion and we all have reasons to celebrate from time to time. But you can reduce your risk of harm including injuries from falls, motor vehicle crashes, or abusive or violent behaviour by limiting alcoholic drinks on these occasions.

Drug-impaired driving can result in serious penalties like large fines and jail time.

The ice storm continues to hit our area. Environment Canada is warning of possible flooding in some areas. Keep children and pets away from water areas and avoid driving on ice-covered roads.

Cannabis is now legal, but driving impaired is not. The stakes are high if you decide to drive high: licence suspension financial penalties... possible criminal record possible jail time Don't miss out on being where you should be. #HIGHstakes Educate yourself. Know the law: http://www.wrps.on.ca/cannabis

Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a single alcoholic drink. One Standard Drink equals: 341 mL (12 oz) of 5% BEER ... 142 mL (5 oz) of 12% WINE 43 mL (1.5 oz) of 40% LIQUOR Now, what is the daily limit? Women: 2 drinks per day, up to 10 drinks a week Men: 3 drinks per day, up to 15 drinks a week How much are you drinking? Over drinking? Is it time to rethink your drinking? This post is not to encourage abstinence but to help moderate drinking. Always remember to drink safe and drink slowly. And yes, there could be a special occasion and we all have reasons to celebrate from time to time. But you can reduce your risk of harm including injuries from falls, motor vehicle crashes, or abusive or violent behaviour by limiting alcoholic drinks on these occasions.

The ice storm continues to hit our area. Environment Canada is warning of possible flooding in some areas. Keep children and pets away from water areas and avoid driving on ice-covered roads.

84 year old Canadian Journalist Lloyd Robertson is safe from this morning's major collision on Toronto's Don Valley Parkway, the driver that caused the collision has been charged with careless driving. Careless Driving Defined Ontario Highway Traffic Act Section 130 of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act defines the act of careless driving : Every person is guilty of the offence of driving carelessly who drives a vehicle or street car on a highway without due care and attentio...n or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway. Even though the law is somewhat open for interpretation, there are acts that are commonly considered to be careless driving. Here are some examples of careless driving : Safe Distance : Failing to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. Mirrors : Failing to check mirrors when reversing or changing directions. Passing : Making risky or unsafe passing. Stopping : Running a red light or stop sign. Speed : Excessive speeding or street racing. Accidents : Accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. Texting : A crash caused because of a careless action such as texting and driving. Proper Care : Any other situation where proper care is NOT taken.

We've got details on 25 road construction projects affecting busy streets in Waterloo Region this year.