Since January 1st, 2010 I have been keeping my cellphone off while driving on beautiful BC roads and my friends and family are not happy about it. Well, it’s not that I want to be inaccessible to them but just the fact that a new driving rule has come into play starting January 1, 2010.

It is now against the law to drive while using a handheld cell phone or other electronic device in British Columbia. Any violation of the law will net drivers a $167 fine (I surely don’t want that). If a driver is caught texting or emailing, three points will also be added to their record (Whew..rules, rules and more rules but let’s think about it , it for our own safety).

What’s allowed? Hands-free cell phones that are voice activated, or activated by one touch, provided they are securely attached to the vehicle or the driver’s body (such as an earpiece).

For more information, visit: Drivecellsafe.com

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