REVscene Automotive Forum - Distracted Driving Fines rasied to $543

Starting June 1, minimum distracted driving fine in BC will be $543 | Globalnews.ca

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Starting on June 1, a first-time distracted driving ticket in B.C. will cost you $543.

On Monday, the B.C. Government announced these new penalties, which will be a $368 dollar fine and four demerit points of $175, meaning a total of $543. If you collect more than three points on your driving record in 12 months, ICBC charges you a Driver Penalty Point (DPP) premium.

A second distracted driving ticket within 12 months will pay $368, totalling $888 dollars.

A third offence would cost a driver more than $3,000.

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