03/16/2010
By Must be Handsfree Use by Feb. 2010
Ontario drivers are prohibited from using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held electronic entertainment and communications devices while driving.
The Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation Act, 2009 prohibits the use of hand-held devices to talk, text or email while driving.
Several of our customers have already received this ticket which usually carries a $155 fine and does affect your insurance record if your insurer finds out about it.
The maximum fine under the legislation is $500 for a first offence. We urge you to turn off your phone or at least use a bluetooth handsfee devise to answer urgent calls while driiving.
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