Hands on the Wheel

 Effective April 1st, 2008, it is against the law in Nova Scotia to use a hand-held cellular phone or text messaging device, while driving. 


IN NOVA SCOTIA

Driver distraction is a leading cause of motor vehicle collisions. Keep your focus on driving. It's safer, and as of April 1st, it's the law.


Penalties in Nova Scotia are:

  • $50 for the first offence,
  • $100 for the second and
  • $200 for the third and subsequent offences.

For information on the new law and safe cell phone use, visit www.gov.ns.ca/tran/




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