Press release
Source: Ontario
Ontario's ban on texting, emailing and using hand-held cell phones and other devices while driving takes effect in less than a week.
October 26, 2009 will mark the beginning of a three-month period that will focus on educating drivers about Ontario's new road rules for hand-held wireless communication and entertainment devices. Following the education period, police will begin issuing tickets on February 1, 2010.
The new law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. The use of hands-free devices will still be permitted.
Police, paramedics and firefighters will continue to be allowed to use hand-held devices when performing their duties. All drivers may use hand-held devices to call 9-1-1.
photo:Jupiter Images
Source: Ontario
Ontario's ban on texting, emailing and using hand-held cell phones and other devices while driving takes effect in less than a week.
October 26, 2009 will mark the beginning of a three-month period that will focus on educating drivers about Ontario's new road rules for hand-held wireless communication and entertainment devices. Following the education period, police will begin issuing tickets on February 1, 2010.
The new law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. The use of hands-free devices will still be permitted.
Police, paramedics and firefighters will continue to be allowed to use hand-held devices when performing their duties. All drivers may use hand-held devices to call 9-1-1.
photo:Jupiter Images