Drivers fined for phone infractions

Police officers handed out 22 tickets for distracted driving during a two hour crackdown in Kelowna.

The enforcement was held on Enterprise Way on Tuesday, Oct 3.

The 22 tickets issued were for using a cell phone while driving, while another four people were ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt.

Tickets for distracted driving include a fine of $368 and four driver penalty points.

“There are endless and inexpensive options nowadays to ensure adherence with the ‘use of electronic devices while driving’ laws, not to mention most vehicles now come standard with a blue tooth feature” Sgt. Colby Attlesey of Kelowna Municipal Traffic Services said.

“It is unsafe and unacceptable that we are still catching so many drivers overtly using their phones while driving and we will continue to fine those that we do.”