The Minister of Transportation said some months ago that the GNWT would not be looking at banning cell phone use while driving. We
need to reconsider that decision. A ban on using cell phones while driving must be part of any campaign to reduce distracted driving. In conjunction with education and public pressure, legislation can be an effective tool to make people change their habits. It took a long time, but that approach has been successful for drinking and driving. Now we need to make it work for distractions and driving.