50 drivers were nabbed for distracted driving during a two day blitz by the Sarnia Police Service.
Constable Les Jones says the focus of the effort was to target drivers using their phones while behind the wheel.
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The provincial government Tuesday passed new legislation to increase the penalties for using a hand held phone while driving.
Fines for distracted drivers will increase from $60 to $500 to now between $300 and $1,000 plus three demerit points .
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.
