New Rules For Cell Phone Use While Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON.) – On October 26th, 2009, the Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation Act became law in Ontario. It’s illegal for Ontario drivers to use any electronic devices that cause driver distraction because distracted drivers are a significant threat to public safety on the roadway.

Devices that can be used while you are driving:

o GPS navigation device
o Hand held communication device IF HANDS FREE SET IS USED
o Vehicle instrument gauges and information systems
o Collision avoidance systems
o Transportation tracking systems

Between October 26th, 2009 and February 1st, 2010, an educational period was permitted for this new legislation. Effective February 1st, 2010 the fine for Distracted Driving is $125.00, with costs, the total amount payable is $155.00.

Drivers using a cell phone without a hands free set need to remember:

o Vehicle must be off the roadway or lawfully parked on the roadway; and
o Vehicle must NOT be in motion; and
o Vehicle must NOT impede traffic.

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