The British Columbia Government has put forward a bill called the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act 2009 which will prevent drivers from using hand held cell phones, sending text messages and blackberry emails while driving.  The Rules would also eliminate the use of portable game players and ipods by drivers.

Drivers caught violating these rules will be given a $167.00 fine.  A driver caught texting or emailing will also receive three penalty points on his or her driver's license.

Jacob Parkinson, an associate at Baker Newby, has recently written an informative article about unidentified motorists if you have been the unfortunate victim of a hit and run accidents.  This article will appear in the upcoming edition of our Fall 2009 Bailiwick, but here is a sneak peek:

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