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How<\/font> to contest a ticket for cellular phone<\/h2>\n

(Article 443.1 of the Highway Safety Code)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cellphone while driving since June 30, 2018<\/h2>\n

What does the law say about cell phones while driving?<\/h2>\n

According to the Highway Safety Code, it is forbidden to carry a device with a phone function, in other words a cellphone, while driving. It should be noted that it is not only talking on the phone that is prohibited by law, but also having the phone in your hands. Therefore, simply moving the phone may result in a ticket.<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, a person who legally and safely stops his or her vehicle at the side of the road<\/strong> to use a cell phone is no longer driving, even if the vehicle engine is still running, and therefore should not receive a ticket.<\/p>\n

The number of demerit points is 5.<\/h2>\n

Note: <\/strong>no driver of a road vehicle or cyclist riding on the roadway shall use or LOOK<\/strong> at a cellular phone or any other hand-held device designed to transmit or receive information or to be used for entertainment purposes, or use a display screen.<\/p>\n

The range of fines for the driver of a road vehicle for this type of offence is now $300 to $600.<\/p>\n

For repeat offences, the minimum fine is doubled.<\/p>\n

The driver is also subject to an immediate licence suspension of 3, 7 or 30 days for the first, second or third and subsequent offences within a two-year period.<\/p>\n

Remember that the simple act of LOOKING<\/strong> at a cell phone or screen placed so that the driver of a road vehicle can see the image transmitted on the screen, directly or indirectly, is sufficient for a ticket to be issued.<\/p>\n

Only tickets issued prior to the coming into force of the change will be subject to a four demerit point penalty.<\/p>\n

However, truckers<\/strong> should note that it is possible for them to have in their possession a walkie-talkie or “CB” radio<\/strong> that does not have a telephone function and to use it while driving.<\/p>\n

What should I do if I get a cell phone ticket while driving?<\/h2>\n

Depending on the circumstances and well represented, the fine and demerit points could be reduced. Let Solution Ticket<\/strong> verify whether or not the infraction you are accused of is valid or not.
Don’t hesitate before contesting a cell phone infraction<\/strong> while driving in Quebec with Solution Ticket!<\/p>\n

Behaviours \u2013 Distractions<\/h2>\n

SCREENS PERMITTED AND FORBIDDEN WHILE DRIVING<\/h2>\n

Even for driving assistance, screens are a major source of distraction. Before using one, check which types of screens are allowed and which are not.<\/p>\n

SCREENS PERMITTED<\/h2>\n