It appears motorists in Northwestern Ontario are abiding by the cell phone ban while behind the wheel.
During the first month of Ontario’s new distracted driver law, Provincial police issued 22-charges in this area to people caught breaking the rules.
470-charges were laid Province-wide, with the Greater Toronto Area registering the most at 155.
The law banning drivers from using hand-held devices such as cellphones and looking at display screens such as laptops came into effect last October.
But there was a three-month grace period.
Fewer Northerners Yakking on the Phone
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