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Making Hands-Free Hassle-Free at Metropolis at Metrotown
Metropolis at Metrotown is partnering with local police to make BC roads safer for everyone. New laws prohibit typing, texting or dialing on a handheld cell phone or any handheld portable electronic device while driving. And Metropolis at Metrotown is making the transition to a hands-free BC, hassle-free.
Under the new law drivers may not:
- Operate, view or hold hand-held cell phones or electronic devices
- Send or read emails and/or texts (e.g. BlackBerry, PDA, cell phone)
- Program or adjust GPS systems, whether built into the vehicle or not, while driving. Settings must be programmed before driving
- View a television screen
What happens if a driver is caught dialing, texting, programming or emailing? They'll be faced with a $167 fine and will possibly have three points added to their record.
For more information on the new laws visit:
www.icbc.com/road-safety/safer-drivers/cellphone
