VANCOUVER—Having your cellphone loose in the car no longer counts as distracted driving, according to a recent ruling by a B.C. Supreme Court ruling says simply having a cellphone out on the passenger seat does not mean you are using it. ( Dreamstime )The driver in this case was charged with using an electronic device after a police officer spotted a cellphone wedged between the cushions of the passenger seat. Lawyer Kyla Lee said the Supreme Court ruling shows people are capable of resisting temptation. In B.C., the fine for using an electronic device while driving is $368 and four insurance penalty points, which would increase insurance premiums.

Source: thestar March 20, 2019 00:27 UTC