OPP say distracted driving deaths will likely surpass those of impaired driving for the seventh consecutive year. Police figures show that driver inattention has been the reason for 12 of 51 fatal collisions so far in 2015. It’s no secret most of it comes from the cell phone suite of activities ranging from reading the mail to calling your pals. The news comes as Ontario police launches their annual distracted driving campaign this weekend. “Distracted driving is a danger to all road users. Fortunately, these same road users are in a position to help put a stop to it,” said Chief Superintendent Chuck Cox, Commander of the OPP Highway Safety Division, in a media release.
