Accepting "full responsibility" for texting while driving during a livestream of a city committee meeting Tuesday, Osgoode Coun. George Darouze says he has offered a statement to Ottawa police so that he can be issued a $615 fine under the Highway Traffic Act. Ottawa city councillor seen using mobile phone while driving during virtual meeting Ottawa Video 1:39 Osgoode Coun. George Darouze, bottom centre, appeared to attend a virtual meeting partly from his car Tuesday morning and was seen using his mobile phone and a second device while driving. Upon first conviction, the penalty for distracted driving is $615 if settled out of court, plus three demerit points and a three-day licence suspension.

Source: CBC News November 25, 2020 16:02 UTC