If you're one of those sneaky drivers who sends text messages while you're waiting at a stop light, beware. Calgary police have a new way to catch you.
"People are going to be seen and they won't know it until they're pulled over. And as crafty as they think they are they're still going to get a ticket,"
Staff Sgt. Paul Stacey with the Calgary police traffic section told the Calgary Eyeopener on Friday.
He said there will be spotters at intersections in both plain clothes and uniform. If they see you texting, they'll radio your licence plate and car model over to another officer farther down the road.
"And then we'll pull those people over and issue them tickets," said Stacey.
The penalty for distracted driving is a $287 fine and three demerit points.
Not surprisingly, Stacey is keeping mum about where these spotters will be stationed.