Cell Phone Use While Driving — s. 443.1 Highway Safety Code

Under the Quebec Highway Safety Code, drivers and cyclists are prohibited from using or even holding a handheld device while operating a vehicle.
This includes phones, tablets, or any device used for communication, information, or entertainment — even if the vehicle is temporarily stopped.

Permitted Use:

  • Hands-free devices

  • Properly mounted screens that don’t obstruct the driver’s
    view or interfere with driving