Over March Break, the Opp will be highly focused on what has been the deadliest kind of driver on OPP-patrolled roads for the fifth consecutive year – the inattentive driver. Inattentive drivers were behind 83 road fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads last year surpassing the 75 speed-related fatalities and the 46 alcohol/drug-related fatalities.Since the Distracted Driving laws took effect in 2009 , 692 people have been killed on OPP-patrolled roads in collisions that involved an inattentive driver. If convicted of distracted driving, a fully licensed driver will receive a fine of $400, plus a victim surcharge and court fee, for a total of $490 and three demerit points.
