Parkland RCMP introduces distracted driver education program

Motorists caught driving while distracted in Alberta currently face a fine of $300, as well as receiving three demerit points, which can cause increases to insurance premiums. Up until now, drivers had three options after receiving a distracted driving ticket: pay the fine, plead not guilty by mail, or appear in person in court. Now, Parkland RCMP has introduced a fourth option. The Option IV Distracted Driving Program allows drivers to participate in a 60-minute educational presentation on the