OPP   OPP news release…
(BLIND RIVER, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has added distracted driving to its enforcement focus alongside impaired driving, lack of occupant restraint (seatbelts) and aggressive driving.  Now dubbed the ‘Big Four’ – these unacceptable driver behaviours are the major cause of death and injury on Ontario roads.  During the week of March 14 – 20, 2015 the OPP will be focusing on distracted driving as part of its traffic safety initiative called ‘PHONE IN ONE HAND, TICKET IN THE OTHER.
As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) gets ready to conduct public education and targeted enforcement for its annual Distracted Driving Campaign, it has already reported 12 distracted driving-related deaths so far this year.
The OPP’s 2015 collision data is shaping up to see a seventh consecutive year in which inattentive driving surpasses impaired driving as a causal factor in the fatal collisions it investigates.  Both of these fatality categories are dangerous, preventable driving behaviours that result in the senseless loss of life on Ontario roads every year.
Distracted driving is a danger to all road users. Fortunately, these same road users are in a position to help put a stop to it. Interim Detachment Commander for East Algoma OPP Detachment, Inspector Jon Dumond reminds all motorists of the dangers of distracted driving. He assures the public that officers will be out in full force supporting this campaign and East Algoma Detachment is committed to ensuring all travellers have a safe March break.
What can you do to help?
” Be mindful that distracted driving  poses a significant  threat to the well-being of your family and friends;
” Start conversations about distracted driving with your family, your friends, your colleagues and shed the negative light on it that it deserves;
” If you are in a vehicle being driven by someone who is driving while distracted, always speak up. Be firm and say: “Enough! Too many people are dying because of distracted driving.  It needs to stop and you need to stop”. Make this your new attitude every day.
” If you see someone driving in a dangerous manner while driving distracted, call 9-1-1 to report them.
” Be self-disciplined every time you get behind the wheel; do not allow yourself to be distracted in any way while you are driving.