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Starting March 1, BC will fine drivers up to $368 for using phones or not wearing seatbelts, targeting distracted driving and safety violations.
Starting March 1, British Columbia’s Highway Patrol will enforce stricter penalties for distracted driving and unbuckled occupants, with fines up to $368 for using electronic devices while driving, particularly targeting new drivers.
The province-wide campaign, part of March’s Distracted Driving and Occupant Restraint Month, aims to reduce collisions caused by distractions, seatbelt non-compliance, and improper child restraints.
Unrestrained passengers, especially in rural areas, face heightened risks, and officials stress that no excuses will be accepted.
Enforcement will be strict, with advance warnings intended to promote compliance.
A partir del 1 de marzo, BC multará a los conductores hasta $368 por usar teléfonos o no usar cinturones de seguridad, apuntando a la conducción distraída y las violaciones de seguridad.