Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) today reminded that drivers incur an automatic seven-day licence suspension if caught with a hand-held device for the second time.
This point was brought to the attention of the driver of this Mercedes car (above), along with a fine of $615 and three demerit points, according to officers from DRPS East Division.
“Do you know that if you get caught a 2nd time on your cell phone = 7-day suspension? Well, this driver found out!” said a police tweet.
The incident happened at Lambs Road and Third Concession in Bowmanville, Clarington.
“Not good. Distracted driving can cause loss of life,” the tweet added.