Changes to Highway Traffic Act / Changements apportés au Code de la route

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This is friendly reminder that as of September 1, 2009, Ontario’s Bill 118 came in to effect. This is an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act that bans drivers from using handheld devices with display screens while operating a vehicle on the road. Please take a moment to review to ensure you are familiar with the changes, and avoid being subject to a $500 fine.

Details Summary of changes: Holding or using a wireless communication device (a cell phone) or a portable electronic entertainment device (iPod) while driving is prohibited. Commercial GPS units along with similar dashboard-mounted devices that provide gauges and displays relating to logistical or navigation uses are permitted. Using a cell phone or wireless communication device in hands-free mode, as long as you're not holding it during use, is permitted. Using any device while pulled-over or parked in a way that you are not disrupting traffic, is permitted.

Effective Date September 1, 2009

Теперь ясно, почему раньше полиция за разговоры по телефону заруём никого не штрафовала, а только "ну-ну-ну" делала. Лафа закончилась! 500$ ШТРАФ!

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[sgenis.livejournal.com]

http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090930/090930_cellphoneban/20090930/?hub=CP24Home

But police will begin issuing tickets next Feb. 1.

... but they are allowed to use their cellphones for 911 calls.