Distracted Driving Penalty

• B.C. court tosses ticket issued to man playing podcast on cellphone in cup holder

  The court ruled this week that Ryan Bleau wasn't "using" the phone in an illegal sense, while listening to a podcast playing through Bluetooth in his truck.

  Crime

  Jan 8, 2021
  
• 2 tickets in 6 minutes cost B.C. distracted driver more than $1,800

  In each case, the driver was handed a $368 ticket for use of an electronic device, but additional penalties stack up to leave the driver on the hook for far more.

  Crime

  Mar 19, 2019
  
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• B.C. police launch distracted driving blitz as tough new penalties take effect

  Leave the phone when you're behind the wheel. If you don't, it could cost you big time.

  Traffic

  Mar 2, 2018