Hopefully you are not reading this on your phone while you are driving.

If so, look out!

During the month of September, along with several other policing agencies throughout B.C., Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment officers will be looking for those who drive while distracted; usually using their cell phone.

“Research has shown that you’re five times more likely to crash if you’re using your hand-held phone. As a father of two beautiful but busy daughters I know that September brings a lot of excitement and new routines, which means kids and parents alike can be excited and running late as they try to determine new schedules.  Couple this with driving while distracted and the chances of a life changing collision rise exponentially,” said Columbia Valley Detachment commander Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck.

“Let’s look after each other and take a break from our phones while driving.  It will ensure that your kids and mine get to enjoy their friends and new activities as they get back into routine,” he said.

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