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
115.1(1)(b) of the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c T-6, Section 115.1 provides as follows:
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