Globe and Mail Canadian Press July 5, 2007
QUEBEC — Transport Minister Julie Boulet says she will introduce legislation to ban the use of hand-held cellphones by motorists. Other measures to stem the carnage on Quebec roads — the worst in the country — will include tougher penalties and higher fines for speeding and drinking and driving. Photo radar will also be tried out as will cameras to catch drivers who ignore red lights. Ms. Boulet's actions follow the release of a report of a committee examining road safety. She says amendments to current legislation will be tabled in the fall with the aim of passing it by the end of the year. New drivers will also have a longer probation period.
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