Fedeli said he's had widespread support from police, insurance companies, the Canadian Automobile Association and the Ontario Safety League for his Safe Texting Zones Act. All three parties voted in favour on second reading of a private member's bill from Progressive Conservative Vic Fedeli to create so-called safe texting zones. Fines are not enough, MPP saysFedeli said increased fines are not enough to curb distracted driving habits, and said safe texting zones will save lives and help educate motorists about the dangers of texting behind the wheel. Ontario stiffened penalties for distracted driving last fall, with a set fine of $490 that a judge could increase to $1,000, plus three demerit points on conviction. He said he got the idea while driving through Pennsylvania and New York, and saw signs in both states promoting safe texting zones, and said it would not require any new infrastructure.

Source: CBC News May 21, 2016 10:26 UTC