Cell Phone and Wireless Communication Devices – Starting Tomorrow
Posted on October 25, 2009
Filed Under Valerie Zinger
Bill 118, which amends the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit driving with display screens and other devices in motor vehicles, will go into effect on October 26, 2009. However, there will be a three-month education period before enforcement begins on February 1, 2010. After that date, fines of up to $500 will be levied against offenders.
The new law applies to both wireless communication devices (cell phones, Blackberrys, etc.) and portable entertainment devices (such as iPods, or handheld video games)
As of October 26:
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Driving a motor vehicle with the display screen of a television, computer or other device visible to the driver is prohibited; GPS navigation devices are exempted.
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Driving while holding or using a hand-held wireless communication device (cell phone, Blackberry, etc) or electronic entertainment device (such as an iPod or handheld video game) is prohibited.
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Hand-held devices MAY be used in the hands-free mode.
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If necessary, drivers MAY use a handheld device to contact ambulance, police or fire department emergency services while driving.
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Hand-held communication and similar prescribed devices (such as voice boxes) are exempted.
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Commercially-used logistical transportation tracking systems, collision avoidance systems and instruments, gauges and systems providing information regarding the status of systems of the motor vehicle are also exempted.
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Drivers MAY use handheld devices while pulled over or parked out of the flow of traffic.
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Drivers of ambulances, fire department vehicles and police department vehicles are exempted from this legislation.
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