Distracted Driving / Cellphone Use
3 demerit points, 3-day suspension on first conviction, and steep insurance consequences.
The Basics
What is distracted driving / cellphone use?
Handheld device use while driving — including at a red light — is prohibited under HTA section 78.1. Ontario has some of the strictest distracted driving penalties in North America.
Consequences
What you're facing
- 13 demerit points
- 2$615 fine on first conviction (rises to $2,000 for repeat offences)
- 33-day licence suspension (first), 7-day (second), 30-day (third+)
- 4Insurance premium increase of up to 100%
Our Approach
How we can help
The Crown must prove the device was being 'held' and 'used'. We cross-examine on the officer's observations, review dashcam evidence, and negotiate down to non-demerit alternatives such as 'unsafe operation of a vehicle'.
- We appear in court for you
- Full disclosure review
- Prosecutor negotiations
- Flat-fee, no surprises
Common questions
Distracted Driving / Cellphone Use FAQs
Straight answers about traffic tickets, court process, and how we work.
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