drivers in ontario--bill 118 -- cell phones

THE eXchanger · 09-10-2009, 04:44 PM

- cell phone use while driving - BILL 118

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario carried Bill 118, an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act now bans drivers from using handheld devices with display screens while operating a vehicle on the road. The bill has undergone several revisions during its consideration, but the new rules of the road will be as follows:

- 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 fine.

- Using a cell phone or wireless communication device in hands-free mode, as long as you're not holding it during use, is fine.

- Using any device while pulled-over or parked in a way that you are not disrupting traffic, is fine.

- The systems used by Ambulances, Fire Departments, and Law Enforcement are exempt.

The ban is in effect as of today, September 1 2009 and will carry a fine of $500. Demerit points will not be included, but depending upon the violation, police will have the option to also use existing careless driving laws for additional penalties.
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THE eXchanger Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spiritual eXplorer-Canada Posts: 4,915	drivers in ontario--bill 118 -- cell phones - cell phone use while driving - BILL 118 The Legislative Assembly of Ontario carried Bill 118, an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act now bans drivers from using handheld devices with display screens while operating a vehicle on the road. The bill has undergone several revisions during its consideration, but the new rules of the road will be as follows: - 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 fine. - Using a cell phone or wireless communication device in hands-free mode, as long as you're not holding it during use, is fine. - Using any device while pulled-over or parked in a way that you are not disrupting traffic, is fine. - The systems used by Ambulances, Fire Departments, and Law Enforcement are exempt. The ban is in effect as of today, September 1 2009 and will carry a fine of $500. Demerit points will not be included, but depending upon the violation, police will have the option to also use existing careless driving laws for additional penalties. + xxx Last edited by THE eXchanger; 12-27-2009 at 06:39 AM.