Distracted Driving

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Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of injury and fatalities on Canadian roads. Human behaviours resulting in inattentiveness or distractions can include the use of mobile devices, consuming food while driving, or completing an action that takes your attention away from the road. 

In a five-year review of collision data between 2015-2019, 11% of injury/fatal collisions had distracted driving as a factor. It is also likely that distracted driving can be underreported as a contributing factor to collisions on our roadways.  

  • A combination of engineering actions, together with a community awareness programs and stakeholder collaboration will be implemented as part of the Framework’s action plan.