Mar 18, 2014  Handheld Device Fines Increase To $280
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:31 pm
http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ontario-driver ... uote]Chief Justice Annemarie Bonkalo of the Ontario Court of Justice has signed an order increasing the set fine to $225 from $125 starting March 18.[/quote]It appears the set fine is $225 + $50 victim surcharge + $5 court fee = $280. The new fines are set to kick in on March 18.
For distracted driving laws to have any teeth they should attach at least four demerit points. The threat of a novice class suspension would be a huge deterrent for new drivers.