Is texting while driving against the law in Canada?

These Canadian provinces have active laws against use of handheld cell phones and/or text messaging while driving — Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland/Labrador. read more

While some complain that prohibitions against driving and texting are the hallmark of a nanny state, and argue that common sense should prevail, others are lobbying for even more stringent fines to address the severity of the modern-day addiction to connectivity. read more

Texas legislators enforce texting while driving laws and bans. Anyone who violates this law receives a ticket and faces a misdemeanor charge, also receives a fine between $25 and $99. Anyone who is responsible for an individuals death or serious injury from texting while driving face a fine up to $4000. read more