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        "snippet": "e Share this item on Facebook facebook Share this item on X x Send this page to someone via email email Share this item via WhatsApp whatsapp Share this item via Telegram telegram Share this item on Reddit reddit Share this item on BlueSky bluesky Copy article link Copy link Descrease article font size Increase article font size VANCOUVER \u2013 Police are warning drivers that using a smartwatch, while behind the wheel, could result in a distracted driving ticket in B.C. Although a smartwatch, such as the Apple Watch, is not a handheld electronic communication device, it is an electronic device that can send or receive text messages or email. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, a \u201cdriver must not hold, operate, communicate or watch the screen of a hand-held electronic computing device, one of the purposes of which is to process or compute data.\u201d Police agencies are trying to keep up with the latest technology to keep people safe on the roads. \u201cPeople are aware of the iWatch, they\u2019re aware of Apple products, but there are smartwatches out there,\u201d said Cst. Ian MacDonald with the Abbotsford Police Department. \u201c[A] couple of things we have to acknowledge right off the top, is that we love technology, we love new things and certainly we know this is the latest and greatest in this new thing category.\u201d Story continues below advertisement if ( typeof( gn_monetize ) !== 'undefined' && typeof( gn_monetize.Ads ) !== 'undefined' && gn_monetize.Ads.initialRequestMade() ) { // Ads script has been loaded, create the ad. gn_monetize.Ads.create( {\"sizes\":\"[300,250]\",\"biddable\":true,\"id\":\"gpt-ad-300250-10\",\"lazy\":false,\"targeting\":{\"pos\":10,\"slotid\":\"gpt-ad-300250-10\"},\"companion\":false} ); } else { // if Ads script not yet loaded, queue up ad data for initialization. var gnAdSettings = gnAdSettings || {}; gnAdSettings.ads = gnAdSettings.ads || []; gnAdSettings.ads.push( {\"sizes\":\"[300,250]\",\"biddable\":true,\"id\":\"gpt-ad-300250-10\",\"lazy\":false,\"targeting\":{\"pos\":10,\"slotid\":\"gpt-ad-300250-10\"},\"companion\":false} ); } He said the use of a smartwatch while driving would warrant a distracted driving ticket, which is $167 and carries three penalty points. \u201cMore importantly, let\u2019s all acknowledge that technology is a distraction,\u201d said MacDonald. \u201c[The iWatch] has got apps, it\u2019s got a GPS function, it has a microphone. It is supposed to be used because of all those little gizmos and technologies that are built into it, into its compact size.\u201d \u201cSo from my perspective, if people are using that, for any other function than the watch itself, then they\u2019re basically trying to use technology while driving, which we all recognize is not a good choice.\u201d Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. Sign up for daily National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Ter"
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        "snippet": "e legislation to mean holding a device in a position it can be used, operating a device, and communicating orally through a device. Several examples fall clearly under this prohibition, such as holding a cell phone to your ear on a phone call, scrolling through social media, texting, or looking up directions: all strictly prohibited while driving. Section 214.2 the Motor Vehicle Act states: Prohibition against use of electronic devices while driving 214.2 (1) A person must not use an electronic device while driving or operating a motor vehicle on a highway. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), a person must not communicate by means of an electronic device with another person or another device by electronic mail or other text-based message. Legislative intent The intent of the legislation is to deter drivers from engaging with their cell phones, or other devices while driving; after all, distracted driving is the third leading cause of fatal car accidents in BC , after speed and impaired driving. Although a ticket issued under the Motor Vehicle Act is not a criminal offence, it has serious consequences beyond the personal and financial consequences associated with a collision, which include: a fine of $368 four driver penalty points added to your driving record the further risk of having to pay a driver penalty point premium, which starts at $252, and increases with every accumulated point The legislation does, however, provide for some exceptions to the general prohibition, or permitted uses, such as: allowing emergency personnel (police officers, ambulance drivers, and fire services personnel) to use electronic devices while carrying out their duties allowing the use of an electronic device while safely parked and not impeding traffic (i.e., pulled to the side of the roadway) permitting drivers to call or send a message to emergency services about an emergency allowing drivers to use an electronic device that is configured for hands-free use as a telephone or audio device through the vehicle speakers if it is securely fixed to the vehicle and does not obstruct the driver\u2019s view There are, however, examples of device use that do not fall neatly into the categories listed above and are therefore being resolved in the courts. R. v. Bleau , 2021 BCSC 13 In 2018, Mr. Bleau was arrested for cell phone use while driving to work. He did not touch or otherwise interact with his cell phone while driving, as he had placed his cell phone in the cup holder of the centre console and was using the Bluetooth connection to play a podcast through his vehicle\u2019s sound system. In the lower court, the Judicial Justice concluded that this constituted use while driving and that it did not fall under the \u201chands-free\u201d exception because the cell phone was not firmly affixed to the vehicle, as required to bring it within the scope of the permitted use. Therefore, Mr. Bleau h"
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        "snippet": "a device. Several examples fall clearly under this prohibition, such as holding a cell phone to your ear on a phone call, scrolling through social media, texting, or looking up directions: all strictly prohibited while driving. Section 214.2 the Motor Vehicle Act states: Prohibition against use of electronic devices while driving 214.2 (1) A person must not use an electronic device while driving or operating a motor vehicle on a highway. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), a person must not communicate by means of an electronic device with another person or another device by electronic mail or other text-based message. Legislative intent The intent of the legislation is to deter drivers from engaging with their cell phones, or other devices while driving; after all, distracted driving is the third leading cause of fatal car accidents in BC , after speed and impaired driving. Although a ticket issued under the Motor Vehicle Act is not a criminal offence, it has serious consequences beyond the personal and financial consequences associated with a collision, which include: a fine of $368 four driver penalty points added to your driving record the further risk of having to pay a driver penalty point premium, which starts at $252, and increases with every accumulated point The legislation does, however, provide for some exceptions to the general prohibition, or permitted uses, such as: allowing emergency personnel (police officers, ambulance drivers, and fire services personnel) to use electronic devices while carrying out their duties allowing the use of an electronic device while safely parked and not impeding traffic (i.e., pulled to the side of the roadway) permitting drivers to call or send a message to emergency services about an emergency allowing drivers to use an electronic device that is configured for hands-free use as a telephone or audio device through the vehicle speakers if it is securely fixed to the vehicle and does not obstruct the driver\u2019s view There are, however, examples of device use that do not fall neatly into the categories listed above and are therefore being resolved in the courts. R. v. Bleau , 2021 BCSC 13 In 2018, Mr. Bleau was arrested for cell phone use while driving to work. He did not touch or otherwise interact with his cell phone while driving, as he had placed his cell phone in the cup holder of the centre console and was using the Bluetooth connection to play a podcast through his vehicle\u2019s sound system. In the lower court, the Judicial Justice concluded that this constituted use while driving and that it did not fall under the \u201chands-free\u201d exception because the cell phone was not firmly affixed to the vehicle, as required to bring it within the scope of the permitted use. Therefore, Mr. Bleau had committed a technical violation of the law. Mr. Bleau appealed the decision. The Appeal On appeal, Mr. Justice Voith co"
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        "snippet": " Driving Prohibition Letters Driving Offences Results Driving While Prohibited Immediate Roadside Prohibitions Traffic Tickets Other Criminal Code Offences Contact 604-239-4742 604-239-4742 B.C. Supreme Court Rules on Distracted Driving Law January 16, 2023 January 12, 2021 by Joe CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION 604-239-4742 or fill in the secure form below and we\u2019ll call you back. By sending us a message, you agree to our Privacy Policy . B.C. Supreme Court Rules on Distracted Driving Law One of the first decisions to come out of the B.C. Supreme Court this year has to do with the hot-topic issue of distracted driving. This week, the case of\u00a0 R. v. Bleau \u00a0further defined the parameters of what exactly constitutes distracted driving\u2014and just as importantly\u2014what doesn\u2019t.\u00a0\u00a0 The facts of the case involved a man, appealing a decision from a lower court wherein he had been convicted of using an electronic device while driving.\u00a0\u00a0 While not a criminal offence, tickets under section 214.2 of the\u00a0 Motor Vehicle Act \u00a0can carry some serious consequences for those who receive them.\u00a0 Aside from a hefty fine, four driver penalty points will be applied to the driver\u2019s record. Drivers risk\u00a0 premium penalty payments .\u00a0 Moreover, it could\u2014and often does\u2014result in a driving prohibition, which could last upward of two months, depending on the recipient\u2019s driving history. For that reason, those who receive tickets are often motivated to dispute them. Bleau elected to dispute his ticket\u2014not just because of the harshness of the associated penalties\u2014but also because he did not feel that he had contravened the law.\u00a0\u00a0 At trial, the evidence showed that Bleau had been playing a podcast through the speakers of his vehicle\u2019s sound system, which was linked wirelessly by way of a Bluetooth connection. However, the complicating factor was that the phone was not secured or mounted in the vehicle. Instead, it was sitting in the center cup holder.\u00a0\u00a0 Bleau was convicted on the basis of the phone not being firmly affixed to the vehicle. The judicial justice described this as a \u201ctechnical\u201d violation of the\u00a0 Act.\u00a0 The B.C. Supreme Court Judge, however, did not agree.\u00a0 Justice Peter Voith described this type of conduct as \u201cpassive use\u201d, electing to draw a distinction between prohibited and nonprohibited forms of \u201cuse\u201d while driving. Simply using a device by passively listening to an audio broadcast that is initiated through a cellphone, being played through a hands-free system, does not constitute a prohibited form of \u201cuse,\u201d even if unsecured, he ruled.\u00a0 Client Testimonials Read more reviews from past clients: Google Reviews or Lawyer Ratingz Dealing with the Sarah Leamon Law Group was an absolute pleasure. They were friendly and efficient in communicating with me, and dealt with my case in a timely manner. They were thorough and meticulous in putting together a strong case that resulted in"
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        "snippet": "e of distracted driving. This week, the case of\u00a0 R. v. Bleau \u00a0further defined the parameters of what exactly constitutes distracted driving\u2014and just as importantly\u2014what doesn\u2019t.\u00a0\u00a0 The facts of the case involved a man, appealing a decision from a lower court wherein he had been convicted of using an electronic device while driving.\u00a0\u00a0 While not a criminal offence, tickets under section 214.2 of the\u00a0 Motor Vehicle Act \u00a0can carry some serious consequences for those who receive them.\u00a0 Aside from a hefty fine, four driver penalty points will be applied to the driver\u2019s record. Drivers risk\u00a0 premium penalty payments .\u00a0 Moreover, it could\u2014and often does\u2014result in a driving prohibition, which could last upward of two months, depending on the recipient\u2019s driving history. For that reason, those who receive tickets are often motivated to dispute them. Bleau elected to dispute his ticket\u2014not just because of the harshness of the associated penalties\u2014but also because he did not feel that he had contravened the law.\u00a0\u00a0 At trial, the evidence showed that Bleau had been playing a podcast through the speakers of his vehicle\u2019s sound system, which was linked wirelessly by way of a Bluetooth connection. However, the complicating factor was that the phone was not secured or mounted in the vehicle. Instead, it was sitting in the center cup holder.\u00a0\u00a0 Bleau was convicted on the basis of the phone not being firmly affixed to the vehicle. The judicial justice described this as a \u201ctechnical\u201d violation of the\u00a0 Act.\u00a0 The B.C. Supreme Court Judge, however, did not agree.\u00a0 Justice Peter Voith described this type of conduct as \u201cpassive use\u201d, electing to draw a distinction between prohibited and nonprohibited forms of \u201cuse\u201d while driving. Simply using a device by passively listening to an audio broadcast that is initiated through a cellphone, being played through a hands-free system, does not constitute a prohibited form of \u201cuse,\u201d even if unsecured, he ruled.\u00a0 Client Testimonials Read more reviews from past clients: Google Reviews or Lawyer Ratingz Dealing with the Sarah Leamon Law Group was an absolute pleasure. They were friendly and efficient in communicating with me, and dealt with my case in a timely manner. They were thorough and meticulous in putting together a strong case that resulted in a WIN. Highly recommend their services. K.R., Google Review Sarah Leamon is amazing! She got back to me right away even though she was out of office! She not only jumped on my file quickly, she also got my prohibition reduced from 7 Months to 3 Months a BIG win in my eyes!! Lawyer Ratingz Review From my initial contact with Sarah, providing me with detailed information on next steps, to answering all my questions throughout the process and the representation (thank you, Hyemin!), the service offered by Sarah Leamon Law Group was top notch. Would highly recommend. S.S., Google Review Hyemin at"
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