#OttawaOPP conducted a traffic initiative on May 20th, targeting #DistractedDriving. With the help of a spotter vehicle, #OPP charged 23 drivers for using their cell phones while driving. One driver was using his laptop while driving. A total of 56 charges were laid by officers today, including two child seat belt violations. In one instance, the passenger was holding a baby on their lap! Other charges included -five drivers charged for not having insurance on their vehicles, one #StuntDriving charge, and two drivers charged with being a #SuspendedDriver. OPP also issued 21 warnings. Distracted driving remains the number one cause of serious and fatal collisons in Ontario. ~ La Police provinciale de l'Ontario (OPP) a mené une opération de contrôle routier le 20 mai, ciblant la distraction au volant. Grâce à un véhicule de surveillance, la OPP a remis des contraventions à 23 conducteurs pour utilisation du téléphone cellulaire au volant. Un conducteur utilisait son ordinateur portable en conduisant. Au total, 56 infractions ont été relevées aujourd'hui, dont deux pour non-port de la ceinture de sécurité pour enfant. Dans un cas, le passager tenait un bébé sur ses genoux ! Parmi les autres infractions, on compte cinq conducteurs sans assurance, une conduite dangereuse et deux conducteurs avec un permis suspendu. La OPP a également émis 21 avertissements. La distraction au volant demeure la principale cause d'accidents graves et mortels en Ontario. Laissez votre téléphone de côté. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

A reminder to motorists that Canada Road Safety Week runs from May 12th to 18th. #OPP members will be very visible across the province over this long weekend in an effort to make travelling on Ontario roads as safe as possible. #OttawaOPP stopped this driver on #Hwy417 for #DistractedDriving after they were observed filming a video of themselves while driving. They now face a $615 fine, three demerit points and a three day driving suspension upon conviction. ~ Petit rappel aux automobilistes : la Semaine de la sécurité routière du Canada se déroule du 12 au 18 mai. Les membres de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario (OPP) seront très présents sur les routes de la province durant ce long week-end afin d’assurer la sécurité maximale sur les routes ontariennes. La OPP d’Ottawa a intercepté ce conducteur sur l’autoroute 417 pour conduite avec distraction après l’avoir surpris en train de se filmer au volant. Il s’expose à une amende de 615 $, à un retrait de trois points et à une suspension de permis de trois jours. Laissez votre téléphone au volant. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

#OttawaOPP stopped this ride share driver on #Hwy417 for #DistractedDriving on April 28th. The driver, who had his phone in his lap, also had a passenger on board at the time. The driver was so distracted by his phone, he didn't realize he was driving between two police cruisers! The fine for distracted driving is $615, three demerit points and a three day driving suspension upon conviction. ~ La Police provinciale de l'Ontario (OPP) a intercepté un chauffeur de covoiturage sur l'autoroute 417 pour conduite avec distraction le 28 avril. Le chauffeur, qui avait son téléphone sur les genoux, transportait également un passager. Tellement absorbé par son téléphone, il n'a pas réalisé qu'il conduisait entre deux voitures de police ! L'amende pour conduite avec distraction est de 615 $, assortie d'un retrait de trois points et d'une suspension de permis de trois jours. Laissez votre téléphone tranquille. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

#OttawaOPP continue to target drivers using their cell phones while driving. These drivers were charged with #DistractedDriving after #OPP observed them using their phones while driving on #Hwy417. A reminder that the fine upon conviction is $615, three demerit points and a three day driving suspension. ~ La Police provinciale de l'Ontario (OPP) continue de cibler les conducteurs qui utilisent leur téléphone cellulaire au volant. Ces conducteurs ont été accusés de conduite avec distraction après avoir été observés par l'OPP en train d'utiliser leur téléphone sur l'autoroute 417. Pour rappel, l'amende en cas de condamnation est de 615 $, entraîne le retrait de trois points d'inaptitude et une suspension de permis de conduire de trois jours. Laissez votre téléphone tranquille. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

If you know you're a #SuspendedDriver, it's probably not a good idea to attract attention to yourself by using your cellphone while driving. #OttawaOPP stopped this driver for #DistractedDriving on #Hwy417 during rush hour traffic on April 2nd. The driver now faces a $2,000 fine for driving while under suspension and a $615 fine, three demerit points and a three day driving suspension upon conviction for using their phone while driving. ~ Si vous savez que votre permis est suspendu, il est fortement déconseillé d'attirer l'attention en utilisant votre téléphone au volant. La Police provinciale de l'Ontario (OPP) a intercepté ce conducteur pour conduite avec distraction sur l'autoroute 417, en pleine heure de pointe, le 2 avril. Il s'expose maintenant à une amende de 2 000 $ pour conduite avec un permis suspendu et à une amende de 615 $, trois points d'inaptitude et une suspension de permis de trois jours s'il est reconnu coupable d'avoir utilisé son téléphone au volant. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

📵Did you know? March is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! Why? Because distracted driving puts people at risk on our roads everyday. Data collected by @ICBC shows that distracted driving is: 📌 one of the leading factors in fatal crashes 📌 slows reaction time and increases crash risk by 3.6× 📌 contributes to 37% of all police‑reported injury crashes Officers, Volunteers and staff were out all month reminding drivers that every text, call, or moment of lost focus can change a life. Give the road your full attention, it helps keep B.C. roads safer for everyone. #DistractedDriving #LeaveThePhoneAlone #RoadSafety

#OttawaOPP stopped this transport truck driver on #Hwy417 near Parkdale Ave shortly before 4pm for #DistractedDriving. The driver now faces a fine of $615, three demerit points and a three day driving suspension upon conviction. Distracted driving remains the number one cause of serious and fatal collisons in Ontario over impaired driving. ~ La Police provinciale de l'Ontario (OPP) a intercepté ce chauffeur de camion sur l'autoroute 417, près de l'avenue Parkdale, peu avant 16 h, pour conduite avec distraction. Le conducteur s'expose à une amende de 615 $, à un retrait de trois points et à une suspension de permis de trois jours en cas de condamnation. La distraction au volant demeure la principale cause d'accidents graves et mortels en Ontario, devant la conduite avec facultés affaiblies. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

WE SEE YOU ON YOUR PHONE. LEAVE IT ALONE. 📱🚫🚗 As a driver, your responsibility is to focus on the road so you can react to changing conditions. An attentive driver takes about 1.5 seconds to react to a situation on the roadway. When you’re distracted, that reaction time can double. Everyone can help prevent distracted driving: • Put your phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat so you aren’t tempted to use it • Turn your phone off or on Do Not Disturb • Pull over safely before using your phone • As a passenger, speak up if the driver reaches for their phone • If you’re texting someone who’s driving, wait until they arrive safely Your message can wait. Your safety and everyone else’s cannot. ~ ON VOUS VOIT SUR VOTRE TÉLÉPHONE. LÂCHEZ-LE. 📱🚫🚗 Comme conducteur, votre responsabilité est de rester concentré sur la route afin de pouvoir réagir aux conditions changeantes. Un conducteur attentif met environ 1,5 seconde pour réagir à une situation sur la route. Lorsqu’il est distrait, ce temps de réaction peut doubler. Tout le monde peut aider à prévenir la conduite distraite : • Placez votre téléphone dans le coffre, le coffre à gants ou sur la banquette arrière • Éteignez votre téléphone ou activez le mode Ne pas déranger • Arrêtez-vous en toute sécurité avant d’utiliser votre téléphone • Comme passager, rappelez au conducteur de se concentrer sur la route • Si vous textez quelqu’un qui conduit, attendez qu’il arrive à destination Votre message peut attendre. La sécurité de tous ne peut pas. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #DontTextAndDrive #OttawaPolice @TimTierney

⚠️ Plan ahead. 📵Put the phone away. 🚫Never drive impaired. Crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs are a leading criminal cause of death in Canada. Impaired driving doesn’t only apply to vehicles on the road. It includes boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, and other motorized transportation. However, impairment comes in many forms - alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and distraction. Any level of impairment can put you, your passengers, and others at serious risk. #centralregionopp officers are committed to protecting road, trail, and waterway safety, but safety starts with the decisions YOU make before you drive. Wherever you’re travelling, make the choice to stay alert, stay focused, and stay sober! @maddcanada #DriveSober #LeaveThePhoneAlone #BBROPP #CaledonOPP #CKLOPP #CWoodOPP #DufferinOPP #HHOPP #HvilOPP #HurWOPP #NthldOPP #NottyOPP #OrilliaOPP #PtboOPP #SGBOPP ^at

We had some of our "lucky" helpers out yesterday spreading awareness about distracted driving. Together with @icbc we checked >7,000 vehicles for infractions. DYK? Distracted driving is still one of the leading factors in fatal crashes. #LeavethePhoneAlone

🚦 Yesterday, our Tri‑Cities Speed Watch team was near North Road and Lougheed Highway reminding drivers to #LeaveThePhoneAlone. 📵 @ICBC data shows distracted driving is a factor in 37% of police‑reported crashes in B.C. Staying focused behind the wheel helps keep everyone on the road safe. Let’s all do our part to prevent collisions and make sure everyone gets home safely. #DistractedDriving #DriveSafe #EyesOnTheRoad

#OttawaOPP stopped this driver for #DistractedDriving on #Hwy417 during rush hour traffic. The #OPP reminds drivers that distracted driving is the number one cause of serious and fatal collisons in Ontario. The fine upon conviction is $615, three demerit points and a three day driving suspension. ~ La Police provinciale de l'Ontario (OPP) a intercepté ce conducteur pour conduite avec distraction sur l'autoroute 417 en pleine heure de pointe. L'OPP rappelle aux conducteurs que la distraction au volant est la principale cause d'accidents graves et mortels en Ontario. L'amende en cas de condamnation est de 615 $, assortie de trois points d'inaptitude et d'une suspension de permis de conduire de trois jours. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

#OttawaOPP stopped this driver for #DistractedDriving on #Hwy417 near Moodie Drive during rush hour traffic on January 7th. The driver, who is a driving instructor, was seen scrolling through their phone while it was attached to the dash. A reminder that even if you are not holding your phone, you cannot scroll through it while driving. The driver faces a $615 fine, three demerit points and a three day driving suspension upon conviction. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

#OttawaOPP stopped this transport driver shortly before 10pm on December 16th for #DistractedDriving. #OPP observed the driver watching videos while driving on #Hwy417 near Carling Ave. The driver was issued a $615 fine, which also carries three demerit points and a three day driving suspension upon conviction. The OPP is reminding drivers that distracted driving remains the number one cause of serious and fatal collisons in Ontario over #ImpairedDriving. And upon conviction, your insurance costs will increase significantly or the company might cancel your policy altogether. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

#OttawaOPP stopped this driver on #Hwy417 November 5th for #DistractedDriving. Distracted driving remains the number one cause for serious and fatal collisons in Ontario over #ImpairedDriving and we continue to see Ottawa drivers using their phones while driving. The fine upon conviction is $615, three demerit points and a three day driving suspension. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

A member of the #OPPTIME Team stopped this driver for #DistractedDriving on #Hwy7 after the driver was observed watching YouTube videos while driving! The driver was spotted watching the video channel shortly before 10am on October 28th. The driver now faces a $615 fine, three demerit points, and a three day driving suspension upon conviction. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

#DoNotDisturb There is a simple yet powerful solution to prevent tragedies caused by distracted driving: enable the Do Not Disturb feature on your mobile device before you get in your car. Just as we silence our phones before a flight, we should do the same to protect ourselves and others on the road. This small action can help prevent crashes, fatalities, injuries, and heartbreak. Don’t stop there—encourage your family and friends to activate Do Not Disturb. bit.ly/3WIVF6Z Because we care . . . #SilenceWhileDriving #DriveWithoutDistractions #DNDChallenge #FocusOnDriving #LeaveThePhoneAlone

New day, same results. Another motorist charged with #DistractedDriving by #OttawaOPP on #Hwy417. The driver was so distracted that he drove right past a police cruiser while texting. Even worse was the fact his vehicle was connected to Apple Carplay. The driver now faces a $615 fine, three demerit points, and a three day driving suspension upon conviction. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

A reminder from #OttawaOPP that even if your phone is mounted, you are still not permitted to be texting and driving. This driver was spotted on #Hwy417 near Parkdale doing just that. They received a $615 fine for #DistractedDriving. Upon conviction, this charge also carries a three day driving suspension and three demerit points. Distracted driving remains the number one cause for serious and fatal collisions in Ontario, surpassing #ImpairedDriving. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf

#OttawaOPP stopped this driver for #DistractedDriving on #Hwy417 near Carling Ave shortly before 3pm. The driver had two small children in the car with her, and to make matters worse, the vehicle was connected to Apple Carplay. The driver now faces a $615 fine, three demerit points, and a three day driving suspension upon conviction. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #OttTraffic ^mf