Distracted Driving
Man who says he held cellphone for 10 seconds, using it for navigation, fined $275
In a September ruling, Brenton Klause was found guilty of using an electronic device while driving through the Central Okanagan. Continue reading
Phones should be mounted and not in cup holders, B.C.’s public safety minister says
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Despite one of two recent tickets being cancelled soon after it was issued, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the law is on the officers’ side in both cases. Continue reading
Cup holder strikes again: 2nd B.C. driver slapped with distracted driving ticket
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I told him I’d dispute it and I think he might have even said something like, ‘You probably have a good chance’ and went on his way.” Continue reading
Distracted driving could mean higher insurance rates for motorists
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Some insurance companies are looking at charging higher premiums for people who have distracted driving on their abstract. Continue reading
Police apologize, cancel B.C. senior’s distracted driving fine for cellphone in cup holder
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Vancouver police confirmed the ticket had been voided, meaning it will not be forwarded to ICBC. Continue reading
Vancouver police say officer hurt by distracted driver while ticketing another distracted driver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The entire incident was captured on video. Continue reading
B.C. senior slapped with $368 distracted driving fine for cellphone in cup holder
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
“I had both my hands on the steering wheel,” said Randi Kramer, who was stopped near the Hotel Georgia in Vancouver. Continue reading
Distracted drivers in Saskatchewan focus of police in October
SGI said too many drivers are making it easy for police around Saskatchewan to set new monthly records for distracted driving tickets. Continue reading
Manitoba driver gets big ticket for speeding in school zone… while on his phone
The distracted driving penalty was a $672 fine and a three-day distracted driving suspension, plus $953 for speeding, a serious offence notice, and a license review with Manitoba Public Insurance. Continue reading
Over 300 impaired driving charges handed out in August: SGI
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
According to a new report from SGI, over 300 impaired driving offenses were reported in Saskatchewan in the month of August. Continue reading