Is it legal to use a mobile phone while driving in New Brunswick?

In New Brunswick, the law prohibits the use of mobile phones while driving unless you are using a hands-free device. This means that holding a phone to make calls, send texts, or browse the internet is illegal while operating a vehicle, as it distracts the driver and increases the risk of accidents. The hands-free legislation aims to promote safer driving practices by allowing drivers to use their devices in a manner that keeps their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. This regulation applies at all times, whether the vehicle is moving or stationary at a traffic light.

Using a mobile phone while stopped at a traffic light or while making emergency calls without a hands-free device is not permissible under the law, reinforcing the importance placed on driver attentiveness and safety on the roads.