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Police explore effectiveness of controversial “Textalyzer” device to combat distracted driving

Written by Guest Author / New technology / April 28, 2016
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Decades of effort by groups in government, police, and lobbying organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada (MADD) has caused a dramatic decline in the rate of deaths caused by impaired driving since the 1980s. However the recent trend towards widespread use of mobile devices behind the wheel means that distracted driving is quickly becoming a more deadly issue. In addition to drinking, drivers …

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Romanko v. Nettina, 2014 ONSC 5153

Written by Einav Shlomovitz / Summaries / July 23, 2015

Released September 8, 2014 | CanLII The insureds, Victor Romanko and Teareasa Romanko, were Ontario residents were injured in a motor-vehicle accident while driving in New York State. The insureds brought an action in Ontario against the driver and owner of the other vehicle involved in the accident, Dennis Nettina, a resident of New York State, and the Romanko’s automobile insurer, the Co-operators General Insurance …

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