LB6, Thanks. You're (obviously) correct! Hopefully, this law will be effective.
To kitty_kat - no worries. Sometimes I hit "POST..." once, but it still puts up multiple posts. (Interesting note: 30 years ago, the whole digital/computer stuff was considered "Rocket Science".)

Hey Aged,

Guess what??? I did refresh my screen the multiple posting was NOT done by clicking multiple times on the post button!! I can read and guess what I am skill at more than just the basics when it comes to operating a computer. It is also not BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCE to be a little less rude to those posting on the website.

Hey Aged,

Guess what??? I did refresh my screen the multiple posting was NOT done by clicking multiple times on the post button!! I can read and guess what I am skill at more than just the basics when it comes to operating a computer. It is also not BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCE to be a little less rude to those posting on the website.

There is a No-cell phone law in BC. It was implemented Feburary 1st! THere are signs all along Highway 1.

Yes I am aware kitty_kat. Maybe the FIRST thing the person did was get out her cell phone and phone somebody after being in an accident. If she had her wits about her to do that, I would question why she wouldn't check on the people she ran into (in case that call should have been to 911). They will be able to tell if she was or wasn't on the phone. If she wasn't, that's fine - although she STILL ran the light (she sped up I believe witnesses said).
But you're right, I wasn't there. In any event, I am still hoping the "no-cell phone" law gets to BC before too many people get hurt.

To all newbies, follow posting instructions, refresh your screen after a post instead of clicking on "post your comment" multiple times. It's not biochemical sceince.

Ok, first off the witness says they did not see her talking on her cellphone when she passed them, so one cannot assume she was on the phone.

Two did you happen to drive by the scene of the accident Sunday, because what the article neglects to tell you is that the vehicle in question was a Toyota RAV 4. As of lately those vehicles have been known to take off on their own or for that matter not stop when the brake is used. So before anyone can judge this individual a complete mechanical inspection of the vehicle is going need to be done.

I did witness the aftermath of this accident as we were downtown shortly after it happened and I am just happy to know that the individuals in the vehicles were not hurt, and for that matter that no one was on the sidewalk and injured by the flying vehicle or debris.

Ok, first off the witness says they did not see her talking on her cellphone when she passed them, so one cannot assume she was on the phone.

Two did you happen to drive by the scene of the accident Sunday, because what the article neglects to tell you is that the vehicle in question was a Toyota RAV 4. As of lately those vehicles have been known to take off on their own or for that matter not stop when the brake is used. So before anyone can judge this individual a complete mechanical inspection of the vehicle is going need to be done.

I did witness the aftermath of this accident as we were downtown shortly after it happened and I am just happy to know that the individuals in the vehicles were not hurt, and for that matter that no one was on the sidewalk and injured by the flying vehicle or debris.

Ok, first off the witness says they did not see her talking on her cellphone when she passed them, so one cannot assume she was on the phone.

Two did you happen to drive by the scene of the accident Sunday, because what the article neglects to tell you is that the vehicle in question was a Toyota RAV 4. As of lately those vehicles have been known to take off on their own or for that matter not stop when the brake is used. So before anyone can judge this individual a complete mechanical inspection of the vehicle is going need to be done.

I did witness the aftermath of this accident as we were downtown shortly after it happened and I am just happy to know that the individuals in the vehicles were not hurt, and for that matter that no one was on the sidewalk and injured by the flying vehicle or debris.

Here we go... If it turns out she WAS on a cell phone while running a red light, I hope ICBC kicks her stupid butt to the curb and she has to pay all costs.
She could have killed somebody. If I have been cut off or had to slam on my brakes at least a dozen times in the past year to avoid a driver (on a cell phone) who misses a light or stop sign, I'm sure many others have.
The law of "No cell phones while driving" is sweeping across the country, it's likely just a matter of time. I just hope we don't have to see too many people (including children) killed before it happens here.