On May 18, Community Services Officer, Sgt. M. Trudeau attended the Wikwemikong High School to speak to the students on recent changes and updates pertaining to Bill 31 “Distracted Driving”.  Statistics show that distracted driving related deaths has eclipsed drunk driving fatalities for the seventh straight year in 2015.

Changes to the law include increased fines of $300-$1000.  Accumulation of three demerit points upon conviction.  Novice drivers will receive a 30 day license suspension on the first occurrence, a 60 day suspension on the second occurrence and a license cancellation and removal for the graduated licensing system on a third occurrence.

Information videos were shown on the potential consequences of distracted driving as well hand outs on the rule changes were provided.

For more information on distracted driving laws please contact the Wikwemikong Police detachment either in person or by telephone.