In Saskatchewan, fines for electronic distracted driving more than doubled on Feb. 1, 2020. "Enough is enough," said Joe Hargrave, the minister who oversees Saskatchewan Government Insurance. A first offense will bring distracted drivers a $580 fine plus 4 demerit points vs. the license. A second offense within a year brings a $1,400 citation, plus 4 points and a weeklong vehicle seizure. A third offense brings a $2,100 fine, and another 4 points and the seizure. "Yes, the tickets are costly," Hargrave says. "Don’t want to get one? It’s easy. Put the phone down, keep your head up and focus on … [Read more...]