Reply #22: It was banned here in Saskatchewan too in Jan of this year.

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One study said the province estimated cellphone usage while driving accounted for 25% of all reported vehicle crashes.

"The penalty for an offence associated with this law will be $280, which includes a victims' surcharge of $60, and four demerit points under the Safe Driver Recognition and Driver Improvement programs."

http://www.gov.sk.ca/news?newsId=2fb0a99b-4e33-4b12-ab8e-ad6d32a11958