Fines for distracted driving to quadruple: report

The Quebec government is considering quadrupling the existing sanctions for using smartphones while in control of a motor vehicle as part of its revision of the Highway Code.
According to a document obtained by Cogeco News, distracted driving fines would increase from $80-$100 to $300-$400 depending on the severity of the offence.
The revised regulation would reportedly not include any increase in the existing loss of four demerit points for the offence.
Should Quebec adopt the measures, it woul