Texting while driving remains a Number 1 concern for Canadians: CAA

Texting while driving is the Number 1 road safety concern of Quebecers and Canadians, according to a Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) poll.”Although it may seem obvious to say that texting while driving is dangerous, far too many drivers are ready to run the very potent risk of causing an accident,” commented Yvon Lapointe, director of traffic safety for CAA-Québec. “According to studies on the subject, it seems that the risk of being implicated in a serious or fatal accident is 23 times likelier for drivers using text messaging while driving.”In a survey commissioned by CAA-Manitoba, 99.4 % of 11,000 survey respondents said since Manitoba’s cell phone ban has been in effect, they have still seen motorists talking or texting. More than half of respondents said they see motorists violating the law at least once every day.Fifty-eight per cent of respondents said they believed demerit points should be added to the $199.98 fine under Manitoba law.