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--- references:distracteddriving [2021/06/13 11:52] – [BC Distracted Driving Law] va7fi
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 Here's the latest((This consolidation is current to March 23, 2021.)) [[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))):
+For us, the relevant section is Section 9:((“hand microphone” is defined in section 3(2) ))
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-? 9
+  ? 9
-:A person may use a hand microphone while driving or operating a motor vehicle on a highway if
+  :A person may use a hand microphone while driving or operating a motor vehicle on a highway if
+    ? (a)
-  ? (a)
+    :the device is within easy reach of the driver’s seat, and
-  :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.
-  ? (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.
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 RAC also has a summary of [[https://www.rac.ca/distracted-driving/ | the law in different provinces]].