Talking, typing, texting or dialling on a handheld cell phone or any handheld portable electronic device while driving is banned in BC. This includes handheld GPS navigation systems. If a driver does use such a device, they will be subject to a $368 fine and four driver penalty points.
If you must use a cell phone or GPS navigational device, make sure it is hands-free, or only requires one-touch activation. For more information, visit the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) webpage on distracted driving.
