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Ontario's New Rules For Hand-Held
Wireless & Entertainment Devices
Ontario Regulation 366/09 - made under the Highway Traffic Act
Ontario's new distracted driving law will make it illegal for motorists to use hand-held electronic entertainment devices while driving.
This will include hand-held cell phones, texting and E-mailing. Hands-free devices will still be permitted. This new law also prohibits viewing a display screen unrelated to the driving task such as laptops or DVD players while driving.
HAND-FREE DEVICES:
The NEW LAW applies only to hand-held wireless communications and hand-held electronic entertainment devices. Drivers must only use wireless devices that can be used in a "HANDS-FREE" manner.
- a cell phone with an earpiece or headset using voice dialling, or plugged into the vehicle's sound system
- a GPS (global positioning system) device that is properly secured to the dashboard or another accessible place in the vehicle
- a portable audio player that has been plugged into the vehicle's sound system
Some wireless devices require that users push a botton to activate and/or deactivate the device's "HAND-FREE" function. This activity is permitted under the law.
ALL DRIVERS:
Drivers will not be permitted to used hand-held communication and entertainment devices when driving, with the following excptions:
- Calling 9-1-1 in an emergency situation
- When the driver has safely pulled off the roadway and is stationary or is lawfully parked
OTHER DEVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE BAN:
- Viewing a display screen used for collision avoidance system
- Viewing a display screen of an instrument, gauge or system that provides information to the driver about the status of systems in the motor vehicle
FINES:
February 1, 2010 has been set by Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) at $125 plus a victim surcharge and court fees for a total of $155, drivers who challenge the ticket in court face fines of up to $500.
In addition to this legislation, drivers who place others at risk as a result of using a hands-free device can be charged with careless driving and face fines of up to $1,000, six demerit points, a driver's licence suspension and possible jail time. If convicted of Dangerous Driving (a criminal offence), drivers could face a penalty of up to $2,000 and five years in jail.
For additional information of the Ontario Regulation 366/09 - made under the Highway Traffic Act click here
For FAQs information about Hand-held devices click here
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