InQuinte.ca | OPP distracted driving blitz underway in Bancroft

Bancroft OPP Cracking Down On Distracted Driving

The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out this week looking for people who are distracted while they are driving. Distracted driving is when a driver is not concentrating on the road, instead their attention is drawn to devices such as cell phones and other electronic devices. The only time a driver can engage with their phone would be to see directions from a GPS or talking handsfree. At no time should a driver …

InQuinte.ca | OPP distracted driving blitz underway in Bancroft

Bancroft OPP will be out in full force this week to crack down on distracted driving. Distracted driving is when a driver is not concentrating on the road, instead, their attention is drawn to devices such as cell phones and other electronic devices.  The only time a driver can engage with their phone would be to see directions from a GPS or talking handsfree.  At no time should a driver be watching videos, texting, programing GPS, or talking wi…

Bancroft OPP crack down on distracted driving

Bancroft OPP will be out in force this week, hunting for distracted drivers. Distracted Driving is when a driver is not concentrating on the road, instead focusing on a cell phone or other electronic device. Drivers are only permitted to use their phone to see directions from a GPS or talking hands free. Drivers should not be watching videos, texting, programming GPS, or talking with their phone on speaker while holding the phone. Drivers are re…