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Fitness, distraction and impairmentStandalone practice
For an ordinary non-emergency text message, may a driver hold or use a phone while stopped at a red light on a B.C. highway?
Correct answer: No; being stopped in traffic still counts as driving
Why
Do not hold or use a phone for a routine text while driving, including while stopped at a light or in traffic. If you need to use it, first park safely off the roadway or lawfully on it without impeding traffic. The law separately permits contacting police, fire or ambulance services about an emergency.
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