Resolution BC 2008.01

Resolution 2008.01

Ban the Use of Cell Phones While Driving

Whereas,     In British Columbia there are, on average, eight people killed in traffic crashes every week and about 50,000 people being injured every year in traffic crashes; and

Whereas,    Chances of being involved in a crash increases 38% if the driver is using a cell phone; and

Whereas,    Tests suggest that drivers’ level of distraction increases while they use cell phones; therefore, be it

Resolved,     That the BC and Yukon Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada in 61st annual convention assembled, urge the British Columbia Provincial Government and the Yukon Territorial Government to amend the Highway Traffic Act to ban the use of cell phones while driving.

Action Plan

1. Write and/or call Provincial/Territorial Ministry and local MP asking for amendment to the Highway traffic act to ban the use of cell phones while driving.
2. Promote and raise awareness at Provincial, Diocesan and Parish Councils of the dangers of driving while using cell phones.