By Ottawa Metro News, July 27, 2015

Motorists need to keep their “heads up” and not succumb to distractions as the
province gets ready to enforce stiff fines of up to $1,000 this fall,
Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca said Monday. While police could start
charging the new fines Sept. 1, the government is planning a public education to
make drivers aware of the higher fines and other changes unanimously passed by
the legislature in June. via
Ontario drivers face steeper fines come September | Metro.