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Licences and penaltiesQuestion 199 of 202

Is it legal to use a hand-held cell phone while you drive in the Northwest Territories?

  1. Yes, at low speed
  2. Yes, at a red light only
  3. No, it is illegal
  4. Yes, for short calls
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Correct answer: No, it is illegal

Using a restricted electronic device while driving is illegal. Penalties include licence suspension, high fines and demerit points.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 7, Cellphone use in vehicles, page 118

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026