TORONTO - Keep off your cellphones and keep your eyes on the road if you don't want to attract the attention of police.
Provincial police officers are kicking off their second "Phone in One Hand, Ticket in the Other, Distracted Driving Campaign."
Starting today, officers will be stopping any drivers caught using a hand-held communications device.
They will also be stopping people who re drive carelessly because they are adjusting the radio, eating or searching for something in their vehicle.
Using a cellphone could bring a $155 fine while a careless driving conviction ranges from $400 to $2,000.
The OPP charged 8,522 drivers last year for using a hand-held device while driving.
In 2010, there were more than 7,000 collisions on OPP-patrolled roads due to distracted driving resulting in 35 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.
