Alberta Distracted Driving Law Takes Effect September 1, 2011
Posted by Krista Spensley
Alberta has passed what is being called Canada's toughest distracted driving legislation. Bill 16 the Traffic Safety Distracted Driving Act takes effect on September 1st , 2011. This Bill bans talking on cell phones and texting while driving it also prohibits many other activities.
This said we feel it is important to educate our customers about the upcoming legislation. Here is the information that is available about the legislation from the Government of Alberta Transportation website.
Bill 16 - Distracted Driving Legislation
Distracted Driving Law in Effect September 1, 2011
Highlights:
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Restricts drivers from:
- using hand-held cell phones
- texting or e-mailing
- using electronic devices like laptop computers, video games, cameras, video entertainment displays and programming portable audio players (e.g., MP3 players)
- entering information on GPS units
- reading printed materials in the vehicle
- writing, printing or sketching, and
- personal grooming
- Complements the current driving without due care and attention legislation
- Applies to all vehicles as defined by the Traffic Safety Act, including bicycles
- Applies to all roads in both urban and rural areas of the province
- The fine for this new offence is $172
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