Being charged with distracted driving in British Columbia is getting a little bit harder, after a B.C. driver was given a hefty ticket for distracted driving because his phone was wedged in the passenger seat, even though he wasn't touching it. Police officers were inconsistently enforcing [distracted driving rules]." (CBC)30 days to appealThe ruling impacts those who have been given similar distracted driving tickets for having a loose phone in the car. A distracted driving ticket currently costs $368 for a first infraction, plus a one-time $210 insurance premium and four penalty points on the driving record.

Source: CBC News March 20, 2019 18:22 UTC