As B.C. drivers get sneakier, distracted driving violation tickets go down
The number of distracted driving tickets issued in B.C. has steadily fallen for the past three years, possibly because drivers are getting craftier when using their electronics.
According to data from the Insurance Corp. of B.C., between 2010 and 2016 police handed out more than 300,000 tickets for distracted driving, that includes using an electronic device and emailing or texting while driving. Of those alleged violations, just over 280,000 resulted in convictions.
In 2010, 21,300 tickets were
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