Police slapped a motorist with a hefty advantageous Friday morning in Whitchurch-Stouffville as they patrol the roads for careless drivers this lengthy weekend.
York Regional Police (YRP) say they noticed the motive force utilizing his telephone whereas travelling on Stouffville Highway.
"We caught him head down, tailgating within the quick lane," police posted to social media in regards to the incident. "It helped that this driver did not even attempt to conceal his white iPhone after he was stopped."
This week, provincial police launched latest knowledge indicating a troubling development.
Police say the most recent stats recorded 107 fatalities to this point in 2022 linked to poor or careless driving behaviours.
OPP says its officers might be monitoring for different infractions as properly, together with dashing, impairment, and inattentiveness.
OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt informed CTV Information that individuals who select to take a look at their telephones as an alternative of specializing in the highway whereas driving is an issue that is getting progressively worse.
Police say the Whitchurch-Stouffville driver was fined $615.
"Do you've $615 burning a gap in your pocket?" YRP tweeted.
Scmidt additionally prompt drivers pack their persistence on the roads.
"It's possible you'll assume you've on a regular basis on the planet to get to your vacation spot, however abruptly, you get caught in site visitors. Now folks really feel like they're lacking out on their weekend, and the time is so valuable they do not wish to lose a second of it.
That is after they begin tailgating, pushing site visitors, following too shut and driving in a fashion that is simply inappropriate."
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