Archive of Our Twitter Chat with Constable Stibbe of Traffic Services

3rd & 7 37yd

Join us on Twitter @kanetix at 2pm EST today as we chat with Constable Clinton Stibbe of Toronto Police Traffic Services

by Sheena Lyonnais 12/19/2014 2:49:57 PM

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by Sheena Lyonnais 12/19/2014 4:18:15 PM

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@CAASCO Great! Follow along at #DistractedToDeath. We'll be getting started at 2pm EST.

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 4:28:31 PM
Twitter Chat Alert: Today at 2p EST, we'll be talking distracted driving with @TrafficServices. Join the conversation at #DistractedToDeath.

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 4:34:32 PM
Our Twitter Chat with @TrafficServices will be starting in 10 minutes. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair & get comfortable! #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 6:55:16 PM
Welcome to our #DistractedtoDeath Twitter chat! We'll get be getting started in a few moments, but first, some housekeeping items.

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:00:31 PM
Please make sure to following @Kanetix and @TrafficServices , and keep an eye on the #DistractedToDeath hashtag for the play-by-play.

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:00:48 PM
We'd recommend using either twitter.com or tweetchat.com to participate in our Twitter chat. #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:01:10 PM
A new questions will be posted 10 minutes. Feel free to RT (and jump in with your thoughts!) to help us spread the word! #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:01:21 PM
When answering q's, add A1), A2) etc before the answer. Example: A1). The best insurance comparison site is @Kanetix . #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:01:32 PM
Let's give a warm welcome to our guest, Cst. Stibbe from @TorontoPolice . Follow him at @TrafficServices . #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:01:40 PM
And that's it! Our first question will be coming up in a few minutes. In the meantime, where is everyone joining us from? #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:01:52 PM
@kanetix @TrafficServices I look forward to talking to everyone about Distracted Driving! #DistractedToDeath

by fastdrvr via twitter 12/19/2014 7:02:51 PM
Some of our hashtags are appearing funky. We're told this will be fully rectified soon!

by Sheena Lyonnais 12/19/2014 7:03:57 PM

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Q1. What constitutes distracted driving? #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:05:35 PM
@Mommyoutside @kanetix Hello to all, thx for having me here to participate in this important chat.

by Clint Stibbe via twitter 12/19/2014 7:05:35 PM
Here is a post of mine to read to start things off! @kanetix cathythinkingoutloud.blogspot.ca/2014/12/Nation… #distractedtodeath

by Cathy Canton via twitter retweeted by kanetix 12/19/2014 7:08:20 PM
@kanetix A1 ANYTHING that takes you full attention of the road the wheel and your driving #distractedtodeath

by Cathy Canton via twitter 12/19/2014 7:08:28 PM
A1 @kanetix Anything that takes your full attention from the road #DistractedToDeath

by Mommyoutside via twitter 12/19/2014 7:08:31 PM
@kanetix A1: Anything that takes ur attention away from driving #DistractedToDeath

by Seaway77 via twitter 12/19/2014 7:08:33 PM
@kanetix A1) Holding/use/look at a handhld communication device or electronic dvice while drivn #DistractedToDeath.

by Clint Stibbe via twitter 12/19/2014 7:09:35 PM
A1). Eating while driving is a big distracted driving no-no: distractedtodeath.com/distractions-f… #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:10:28 PM
@kanetix A1) Eatn, doing makeup etc not a charge under distracted laws,careless driving- charge 6 points upto 1000 fine #DistractedToDeath

by Clint Stibbe via twitter 12/19/2014 7:13:23 PM
@kanetix important topic! #distractedtodeath

by RossanaWyatt via twitter 12/19/2014 7:14:48 PM
.@kanetix Eating while driving means you don't have both hands on the steering wheel! How do you control your car? #distractedtodeath

by fastdrvr via twitter 12/19/2014 7:15:06 PM
Q2. How many people are injured or killed every year as a result of distracted driving? #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:15:50 PM
@kanetix A2) In T.O, 3 in last 2 yr (confirmed) but is woefully under reported,no1 admits to using if person killed, #DistractedToDeath 1/2

by Clint Stibbe via twitter 12/19/2014 7:16:41 PM
@kanetix A2) Too many but as @TrafficServices says no one is going to admit they were #distractedtodeath

by happysgurl via twitter 12/19/2014 7:19:46 PM
“@happysgurl: @kanetix A1) anything that takes your focus off driving, even for a second #distractedtodeath” - yup!

by RossanaWyatt via twitter 12/19/2014 7:19:57 PM
.@kanetix A1.Its easy to spill your hot coffee while driving. Get burned and loose control of your car at same time! #DistractedToDeath

by fastdrvr via twitter 12/19/2014 7:20:59 PM
A2). 80% of collisions, 65% of near-collisions involved driver inattention up to three seconds prior to the event. #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:21:35 PM
@fastdrvr @kanetix so true- many people don't think of that! #DistractedToDeath

by RossanaWyatt via twitter 12/19/2014 7:22:24 PM
@kanetix wow- lots of people are distracted! :( #DistractedToDeath

by RossanaWyatt via twitter 12/19/2014 7:23:37 PM
Did you know: You are 23 times more likely to be involved in a collision if you text and drive. Phones down, eyes up! #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:24:04 PM
@kanetix Cphone use in car is a convenience for you, killing some1 is a crime, don't be #DistractedToDeath and kill urself or some1 else.

by Clint Stibbe via twitter 12/19/2014 7:25:05 PM
Q3. What are the penalties associated with distracted driving in Ontario? #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:25:25 PM
@kanetix #DistractedToDeath can be prevented if every1 turned off cphones and focused on driving. Think of the loss 2 ur family or chldrn.

by Clint Stibbe via twitter 12/19/2014 7:27:08 PM
@kanetix A3 Mega fines if caught #DistractedToDeath

by fastdrvr via twitter 12/19/2014 7:27:43 PM
@kanetix A3) A small fine but no demerit points...YET! Can't wait for the change :) up to $1000 & 3 Points #DistractedtoDeath

by happysgurl via twitter 12/19/2014 7:28:21 PM
A3 @kanetix Not familiar with ON laws but here you get your car impounded. #DistractedToDeath

by Mommyoutside via twitter 12/19/2014 7:28:26 PM
@kanetix A4) if no 1 dies 280 fine + entry on driver licence, if some1 dies crim chg, Jail/fine/death u r responsible 4 #DistractedToDeath.

by Clint Stibbe via twitter 12/19/2014 7:29:49 PM
POLL: Which distracted driving behaviours are you guilty of? (Be honest!) live.distractedtodeath.com/Event/Twitter_… #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:31:28 PM
@DriveSeriously @kanetix Every1 getting phones but think using phone more important that driving safely, #DistractedToDeath.

by Clint Stibbe via twitter 12/19/2014 7:33:18 PM
.@InsuranceBureau has a list of the current distracted driving fines in Canada: bit.ly/1JpBIGl #DistractedToDeath

by kanetix.ca via twitter 12/19/2014 7:34:07 PM
@kanetix I would say probably letting my daughter distract me by reaching for stuff :( #DistractedtoDeath

by happysgurl via twitter 12/19/2014 7:34:32 PM

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