Inquiry:  i got a ticket while stopped on red light my cell phone was in my hand and i was looking at it cop was in next line he pulled me over gave a 280 dollar ticket Are there demerit points on it what should i do now please help me thanks

Response:  DRIVE WITH HANDHELD DEVICE charge do not currently carry demerit points, but do result in a record of conviction on your driving history and may impact your insurance rate.  Generally these cases are fairly straight forward in addressing them at court with minimal legal work and cost involved.  If you would like to discuss your case in more detail, we offer a no-cost initial review of cases via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299.