Driving while using a handheld cell phone isn’t just illegal. It’s dangerous.

Driving demands your full attention. Twenty-five per cent of vehicle crashes each year can be attributed to drivers being distracted. The number one cause of distraction? Wireless electronic devices, such as cell phones.

Since January 1, 2010, talking, typing, texting or dialing on a handheld cell phone or any handheld portable electronic device while driving is subject to a $167 fine and a penalty of three points. This is to help us all stay focused on driving and make BC's roads safer for everyone.