Heartfelt submissions and strong opinions permeate the more than 10,000 submissions and comments government received during its month-long consultation on distracted driving.

VICTORIA - At the halfway point of B.C.’s distracted driving consultation, it’s clear that British Columbians are very concerned about this dangerous behaviour and would support tougher penalties to curb it.

B.C.'s tough administrative penalties for drinking and driving return to the roadside on June 15, backed by a more fair, rigorous roadside and appeal process that became law this spring.