Web Poll: Are distracted driving penalties having an impact?

Web Poll: Are distracted driving penalties having an impact?

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Tell the Times – Distracted driving continues to be an issue on our roads. The government recently announced tougher penalties and local police participated in a province-wide campaign to target those drivers. Is it working?

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Local blitz hands out over 40 distracted driving tickets

Tougher penalties for distracted drivers in B.C.


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