distracted driving

WorkSafe BC’s Jared Slind, left, BC Highway Patrol Sgt. Patrick Davies, WorkSafe BC’s Neal Randall-Smith and Trace Acres, program director of Road Safety at Work kicked off the 14th annual province-wide Cone Zone campaign Monday morning (May 13). (Tricia Weel photo)

VIDEO: Cone Zone campaign reminds B.C. drivers to slow down, move over

42 tickets issued in 2 hours as B.C.-wide initiative kicks off in South Surrey

 

Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (File photo)

B.C. driver found ‘using’ phone on his leg loses court appeal for distracted driving

Judge said she was ‘not at liberty’ to disregard Court of Appeal decisions

 

A Surrey RCMP looking out for distracted drivers during Operation Hang Up at 152 Street and Highway 10 on March 9, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Distracted driving month shows gaps between law and police messaging, B.C. lawyer says

On Thursday (March. 9), Surrey RCMP and Police were looking for distracted drivers

 

Project Mama Duck is a new pedestrian safety program run by the Ridge Meadows RCMP Road Safety Target Team, which is seen here crouching next to a goose. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)

RCMP launches new Project Mama Duck pedestrian safety program in B.C. city

The RSTT educational program focuses on the Maple Ridge area of Lougheed Highway

Project Mama Duck is a new pedestrian safety program run by the Ridge Meadows RCMP Road Safety Target Team, which is seen here crouching next to a goose. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)
Vancouver Police stopped a driver after he veered into oncoming traffic. Inside the vehicle they found multiple cell phones and an open laptop. (VPD Traffic Services/Twitter)

‘How many can you count?’: B.C. driver pulled over using multiple cell phones and a laptop

Vancouver Police issued the man three $368 tickets for using the devices while driving

Vancouver Police stopped a driver after he veered into oncoming traffic. Inside the vehicle they found multiple cell phones and an open laptop. (VPD Traffic Services/Twitter)
64 per cent of British Columbians polled by Research Co. believe repeat distracted drivers should have their phones seized. (Shutterstock)

Should prolific distracted drivers have their phones seized? Majority says yes: B.C. poll

64% of those polled say repeat offenders’ phones should be seized, 55% favour doubling current fines

64 per cent of British Columbians polled by Research Co. believe repeat distracted drivers should have their phones seized. (Shutterstock)
A roundabout in Qualicum Beach. (PQB News file photo)

WOLF: Roundabouts and other pet peeves driving B.C. drivers crazy

Column: What habits do other drivers have that bother you on the road?

A roundabout in Qualicum Beach. (PQB News file photo)