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A traffic safety enforcement initiative throughout Clearview Township, Springwater Township and Wasaga Beach on Wednesday resulted in provincial police laying 41 distracted driving charges.
Police say increased attention was paid to school and community safety zones.
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Among the charges laid during the 12-hour shift, police say 15 offences were committed in a school zone while officers were monitoring a crosswalk as students made their way to school.
Penalties for distracted driving include:
• 1st offence: $615 ticket (up to $1,000 in court), 3 demerit points, 3-day licence suspension
• 2nd offence: $615 (up to $2,000), 6 demerit points, 7-day suspension
• 3rd+ offence: $615 (up to $3,000), 6 demerit points, 30-day suspension
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