A new type of radar gun being developed in the United States may one day help Canadian police crack down on people who text and drive.
Virginia based Comsonics is developing a radar-like device that would scan radio frequencies of cell phones.
The company claims it would be able to tell if someone is using a phone or texting – but the company isn’t commenting on the product or when it would be released.
READ MORE: Vancouver Police say drivers not getting the message about distracted driving
Experts say that any such technologies have a way to go before they could be used by law enforcement.
“This on its own would not hold up in court,” says Paul Pearson, a defense lawyer. He says that police would need to have more visual evidence of a person using a phone to issue any fines.
Kylie Stanton reports.
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