BC Government Turns to Citizens For Input on Cellphone Ban for Drivers
By Veronica Bell on Jul 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM
The British Columbia government is turning to its own citizens for feedback on a potential cellphone ban for drivers.
The province has examined how other areas (both within Canada and abroad) are banning cellphones/electronic devices and are considering a potential ban for drivers here in BC. But before they go and just pass a set of laws, they are turning to the Internet, and asking British Columbians to check out their website, read over the posted documents and answer a questionnaire.
The government documents note that there doesn't seem to be a difference in distraction level between hands-free or hands-on cellphone use, and that car stereos do not seem to have the same levels of distraction for drivers.
They also note that distractions account for nearly 25% of all crashes, which results in a significant cost of both life and money.
If you want to read the reports and take part in the survey, head over to the BC Government website and have you say.
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