Buckle up, no cell phones, slow down.

Nearly one in three deaths on BC roads is linked to distracted driving and RCMP Traffic Division officers hope to cut the carnage by targeting violators this month.

30 per cent of motor vehicle deaths, and 37 per cent of serious injuries involved distracted driving.

Anyone using a handheld device behind the wheel could be handed a $167 ticket.

Distracted drivers could also face an additional charge of driving without due care and attention if they are spotted speeding, making unsafe lane changes or ignoring traffic signals.

The infraction carries a stiff fine of $368 fine plus six penalty points, potentially adding another $300 charge when insurance is renewed.