The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the West Region have laid hundreds of charges against drivers who were not paying attention behind the wheel. The charges came during their “Stay Focused” road safety campaign, which ran from March 1 to April 4, 2025.
Officers from the West Region, along with the Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team, charged 232 drivers for distracted driving under Ontario’s traffic laws. Each charge was given to drivers who were caught doing something other than focusing on the road.
Distracted driving includes things like using a phone or GPS, adjusting the stereo, eating or drinking, grooming, or even taking care of children in the back seat. It also includes using hand-held devices while stopped at red lights or in traffic.
Police say distracted drivers face serious penalties. They are reminding everyone that safe driving means giving your full attention to the road at all times.
“Driving while distracted is still a big problem, We will keep looking for drivers who are not paying attention and are making the roads unsafe. Every driver must take responsibility for driving safely.” – Acting Staff Sergeant Julie McLeod from the OPP West Region Traffic and Marine Unit.
Written by: K. Milhomens
