Distracted driving fines could skyrocket in Ontario

Penalties for texting behind the wheel could soon skyrocket in Ontario.

The province’s Transportation Minister says he plans to reintroduce a bill this fall that would increase the maximum fine for distracted driving to $1,000 and three demerit points.

The previous bill died when the June 12th election was called, but Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne vowed it would be reintroduced.

Earlier this year, the Ontario Provincial Police said distracted driving was becoming the number one killer on the roads. The current fine for distracted driving in ontario is $280.