Vehicle Operation Related Causes of A Careless Driving Charge
You can be charged with Careless Driving if you are;
1. Tailgating another vehicle while driving.
2. Passing another vehicle in an aggressive manner.
3. Failing to yield to pedestrians using a crosswalk.
4. Observed performing a burnout or wheelie.
5. Failing to yield to the right of way of another vehicle.
6. Overtaking and forcing your way into a line of vehicles that are waiting to turn or exit.
7. Using your cell phone or GPS while driving.
8. Involved in a collision where there are no injuries.
 

Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm/Death Charge

You can be charged with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm/Death if you are;

1. Involved in a collision in which one or more people are seriously injured or die.

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Driving Behaviour Related Causes of a Careless Driving Charge
You are also liable to be charged with Careless Driving if the police observe you engaging in any of the following behaviours while driving a vehicle:
1. Talking or texting on a cell phone

2. Looking at a GPS navigation device
3. Eating or drinking.
4. Applying make-up or combing your hair while using a mirror.
5. Reading a newspaper while in line waiting for a stop light to change or stalled traffic to move again.