Canada enforces "Distracted Driving" law [telecom]

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Charges for distracted driving were widened in scope by including cell and smart phones in the definition of "hand held electronic" and "wireless electronic" devices in the Traffic Safety Act.

R v Ahmed, 2019 ABQB 13, per Henderson, J. [4302] FACTS AND ISSUES:

The Respondent Ahmed, was holding a cell phone in his hand while operating a motor vehicle. He would alternate between looking at the road and his phone, and on this basis was stopped by a police officer and charged with "distracted driving" contrary to s