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====== BC Distracted Driving Law ======

Here's the latest((This consolidation is current to August 1, 2023.)) [[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/308_2009| document]] regarding distracted driving law in BC, which includes the use of ham radio.

For us, the relevant section is Section 9:((“hand microphone” is defined in section 3(2) ))

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  ? 9
  :Subject to section 6, a person may use a hand microphone while driving or operating a motor vehicle on a highway if
    ? (a)
    :the device is within easy reach of the driver's seat, and
    ? (b)
    :is securely fixed to the motor vehicle or worn securely on the person's body in a manner that does not obstruct the person's view of the front or sides of the motor vehicle or interfere with the safety or operating equipment of the motor vehicle.
</QUOTE>

RAC also has a summary of [[https://www.rac.ca/distracted-driving/ | the law in different provinces]].