Touch your telephone while driving in Ontario Drivers Be Warned Fines Increase to 300-1000.00 and you lose 3 demerits

Today, Ontario has passed legislation increasing fines for distracted drivers from a range of $60 - $500 up to $300 - $1,000, plus three demerit points upon conviction.

Also, novice drivers convicted of distracted driving will now face the following licence suspensions:

First conviction: 30 day suspension
Second conviction: 90 day suspension
Third conviction: licence cancellation. Driver must return to the start of Ontario's graduated licensing program