MPPs of all political stripes are calling on the government to tack demerit points on to the $155 fine introduced four years ago for using hand-held devices while driving.

While demerit points do not directly affect auto insurance rates, earning too many can result in a licence suspension, and in turn, your auto insurance provider may cancel your policy.

Distracted drivers caught talking on hand-held communication devices, adjusting their GPS or watching DVDs will get three demerit points, starting Oct. 20, the province announced Wednesday.