Saskatchewan RCMP report people are not receiving the message about the dangers of using electronic communications equipment while driving.  Staff Sergeant Jason Sauve from Saskatchewan RCMP Combined Traffic Services says cell phone use while driving continues to be a significant safety concern and distracted driving can be deadly.  He urges drivers who continue to talk, text and interact with their phone while behind the wheel to think of the risk.

The RCMP encourage drivers to turn your phone to silent and keep it out of reach while driving, if you’re using your phone for GPS set it up so its displayed on your dashboard monitor before you put your vehicle in drive, if you need to make a call or send a text pull over to a safe area and put your vehicle in park and if you’re using hands free devices be aware that even pressing dashboard buttons or having a conversation can distract you from the task at hand which is safe driving.  They add not only is using your phone while driving dangerous you can also face significant fines.