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For immediate release October 24, 2016
One in three drivers confess to driving distracted New survey reveals top reasons for driving distracted
Thornhill, ON – Drivers are giving every excuse in the book for not paying attention behind the wheel. A new Ipsos survey conducted for CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) shows one in three (32 per cent) Ontarians admit to driving distracted because of their mobile devices, and the number one reason for not focusing on the road is because someone called. “There is no excuse for driving distracted,” said Teresa Di Felice, Director Government and Community Relations, CAA SCO. “Making a phone call or sending a text message isn’t worth putting your life or someone else’s at risk.” Top 10 reasons for driving distracted:
1. Someone has called (44 per cent) 2. Emergency purposes (33 per cent) 3. Have to get in touch with someone I am meeting (27 per cent) 4. Someone has texted (26 per cent) 5. Have to talk to spouse (21 per cent) 6. Have to talk to parents (17 per cent) 7. Able to multi-task (15 per cent) 8. Use for work (11 per cent) 9. Bored at red light (11 per cent) 10. Have to talk to children (9 per cent)
Tips to reduce distractions behind the wheel:
Turn off mobile devices
Stow and secure loose objects
Prepare children with everything they need
Pre-set the climate control and radio
Pre-program your route on GPS
Allow phone calls to go to voicemail
Don't text, surf the web or read emails
Avoid eating, drinking or smoking In Ontario, it’s been illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using cell phones and other handheld devices since October 2009. Since September 1, 2015, drivers who are caught breaking the law face a minimum fine of $490, plus three demerit points upon conviction. The Ipsos survey was conducted for CAA SCO in June 2016, among a sample of 801 licensed drivers in Ontario. The credibility interval for this study is +/- 3.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. As a leader and advocate for road safety and mobility, CAA South Central Ontario is a not-for-profit auto club which represents the interests of 2 million members. For over a century, CAA has collaborated with communities, police services and governments to help keep drivers and their families safe while travelling on our roads.
For further information: Media contact: Jeff LeMoine, Communications Consultant, CAA SCO [email protected], Office: (905) 771-4709, Cell: (416) 254-0641or Tony Tsai, Director of Corporate Communications, CAA SCO, [email protected], Office: (905) 771-3000, Cell: (416) 254-2653.
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Media Contact:
Jeff LeMoine Communications Consultant CAA SCO [email protected], Office: (905) 771-4709 Cell: (416) 254-0641 Follow @CAASCO_News on Twitter for regular updates on wait times, other news and
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Distracted driving in Ontario.
Top 5reasons for distracted driving.
1 in 3 drivers claims to engage in distracted driving as
a result of using a mobile device³
Distracted driving is a factor in about 25% of all car
collisions in Ontario²
1 in 7 deaths on Ontario’s roads
is caused by distracted driving¹
Safe driving tips.
Allow phone calls to go to voicemail
“someone has called”
“someone has texted”
“have to get in touch with people
I’m meeting”
“have to talk to spouse”
The minimum penalty for using a hand-held device while driving
Rules.
Novice drivers face a minimum 30-day licence
suspension upon conviction
3 demerit points upon conviction+3
$490 fine +
headsupontario.ca
Focus on the road.
44% 27%
26% 21%
“emergency purposes”
33%
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This advice is intended to provide general information only. It is not intended to provide legal or professional advice or to be relied on in any dispute, claim, action, demand or proceeding. CAA does not accept liability for any damage or injury resulting from reliance on this information.
® CAA trademarks owned by, and use is authorized by, the Canadian Automobile Association.
Don’t text, read emails or surf the web
Keep your eyes and mind on the road
1. ORSAR 2013, 2. ORSAR 2013, 3. CAA SCO study conducted by Ipsos 2016
