News Items tag as: Distracted driving

Leave the phone alone: B.C. cops on the lookout for distracted drivers
February 25, 2021 - 1:30 PM

ICBC along with the province's police forces have some words of advice - leave your cell phone alone when behind the wheel.
Seconds of handling phone lands $275 fine for man driving in Kelowna
October 11, 2019 - 10:12 AM

Despite having his cellphone in hand for no more than 10 seconds, a Saskatchewan man was forced to drive back to Kelowna courts where he was found guilty of distracted driving.
Dozens of distracted driving tickets issued over two days in Kamloops
October 25, 2018 - 4:05 PM

KAMLOOPS - Police conducted distracted driving projects this week and the results are not encouraging.
Province, ICBC, police getting creative in curbing distracted driving
November 29, 2017 - 6:30 AM

If you are someone who likes to used handheld devices while driving, two pilot programs are being launched next year to prevent or catch you in the act.
Salmon Arm RCMP crack down on rule-breaking drivers
April 07, 2017 - 8:27 AM

SALMON ARM - A traffic blitz in Salmon Arm netted a number of drivers caught breaking the rules of the road.
Kamloops drivers apparently forgetting texting and driving is illegal
October 24, 2016 - 7:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Fines and enforcement for distracted driving have been going up across the province, but residents in Kamloops don't seem to be getting the message.
Bigger fines for distracted drivers in B.C. start this week
May 31, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Distracted drivers across B.C. will be getting heavier fines and receive more penalty points as of tomorrow.
RCMP rolls out new distracted driving tool
May 17, 2016 - 11:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - This long weekend RCMP across the province will be watching you, and from a lot farther away.
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News Items tag as: Distracted driving

Leave the phone alone: B.C. cops on the lookout for distracted drivers

Seconds of handling phone lands $275 fine for man driving in Kelowna

Dozens of distracted driving tickets issued over two days in Kamloops

Province, ICBC, police getting creative in curbing distracted driving

Salmon Arm RCMP crack down on rule-breaking drivers

Kamloops drivers apparently forgetting texting and driving is illegal

Bigger fines for distracted drivers in B.C. start this week

RCMP rolls out new distracted driving tool

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