A person sending a text message. (File photo by Blackburn News)A person sending a text message. (File photo by Blackburn News)
Sarnia

Distracted Driving Blitz

Sarnia Police Service will be stepping up enforcement against distracted drivers Tuesday and Wednesday.

Constable John Sottosanti says using a hand-held device while behind the wheel can, and very often does, have fatal consequences.

He admits it can be difficult to enforce. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Distracted-driving-2.mp3"][/audio] Statistics now show that distracted driving, such as talking on your cell phone, has surpassed drunk driving as the number one cause in collisions and roadway fatalities.

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