The fine for using a phone or other hand-held electronic device while driving is jumping from $167 to $368. today will be facing some very expensive new penalties — more than three times the previous rate. In addition, the number of penalty points is jumping from three to four, meaning offenders will have to pay another $175 penalty. Drivers are permitted to use their hand-held devices when safely parked in a place where they are not impeding traffic, or when making an emergency call to police, fire or ambulance. Drivers are also permitted to use hands-free devices, but only if they are not holding their phones, and not driving under a novice or learner's licence.

Source: CBC News June 01, 2016 14:26 UTC