Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 285 of 296

You are stopped in your lane at a red light. Your phone buzzes. May you hold it to read a message?

  1. Yes, because the vehicle is not moving
  2. Yes, if the light is red for a long time
  3. No, you are still driving on the roadway
  4. Yes, if you are first in line
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Correct answer: No, you are still driving on the roadway

A stopped vehicle in a traffic lane is not safely parked. The ban on hand-held devices still applies. Park at the side of the road first.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 67, Hand-held devices—exemptions, page 35

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026