There is a law that covers that. Ontario has three classes of violations for this:
* Distracted driving. That's what was used here; it specifically outlaws using handheld electronic devices. This is the most recent law as well.
* Careless driving. A generic offence that can cover things like using your console systems.
* Dangerous driving; should be self-evident from the name. Probably requires a higher standard of evidence than the other two, and has correspondingly tougher penalties. Unlike the other two, it is a criminal offence. Includes an automatic one-year license suspension if convicted.
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There is a law that covers that. Ontario has three classes of violations for this:
* Distracted driving. That's what was used here; it specifically outlaws using handheld electronic devices. This is the most recent law as well.
* Careless driving. A generic offence that can cover things like using your console systems.
* Dangerous driving; should be self-evident from the name. Probably requires a higher standard of evidence than the other two, and has correspondingly tougher penalties. Unlike the other two, it is a criminal offence. Includes an automatic one-year license suspension if convicted.
See also "stunt driving".
Reference: https://www.legalline.ca/legal...