Dramatic drop: Ticketed violations of Alberta’s handheld ban are down in Calgary
Distracted driving tickets issued in Calgary drop significantly in 2019
— Global News, January 26, 2020
Tag: Alberta
Costly conviction — study shows how much Canadian distracted drivers can expect their insurance premium to increase to with distracted driving on their driving record
Toronto
Expect to pay higher insurance premiums for distracted driving
— Toronto Sun, December 8, 2019
Calgary
In Alberta, a single distracted driving conviction could cost you hundreds each year
— Edmonton Journal, December 6, 2019
Insurance claims data: Distracted driving related crashes up across Canada, Alberta sees biggest bump
Distracted driving claims jump 58 per cent in Alberta, leading the country
— Calgary Sun, May 14, 2018
Practicing ‘safe text’: Edmonton police share Valentine’s Day wish during province-wide ‘Distracted Driving Month’
Police crack down on distracted drivers this Valentine’s Day
— CBC News, February 14, 2018
Most Canadians have become more worried about distracted driving — texting and drinking rated as top road safety concern: Poll
Majority of Canadians say texting and driving is worse than 3 years ago: poll
— Global News, December 29, 2017
So far, higher fines and stiffer penalties in Alberta are not bringing decrease in distracted driving citations
Distracted driving tickets in Edmonton up nearly 60% over this time last year
— Global News, May 19, 2017