Just an FYI for those who think they will not get a ticket

So the law passes on October 26th, however it is a "soft law" as many media places have been telling the public that fines will not be given out until Feb 1/10 however here is a recent piece of new I just came across on CP24:

There will be an "education" period in the first three months where police will show some leniency and, in many cases, simply let drivers off with a warning.
But make no mistake -- drivers should not assume they're "scot-free" until February, said Sgt. Dave Woodford, a spokesman for the Ontario Provincial Police.
Cops still have discretion to lay charges by way of summons under the new law, where the driver would have to go to court to find out how big the fine will be,

So its better to be safe then sorry in this case.

Video Tutorial on the Solar Powered Bluetooth Car Kit

Part 1

PART 2

Solar Powered Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

This is our newest & most popular device, without
even advertising or videos, we sold over 1000 in just a week of having this
product.

No other car kit in our line up compares to its clarity when in a phone call.
There is NO echo, no extra noise, just crisp clean sound.

Suctions on your windshield for solar charging & an easy view from your car seat.

Clips onto your sun visor for people who prefer it above rather then ahead

Place it on your desk at the office or at home while you cook, makes a perfect speaker phone!

Super bright blue LCM display that is perfectly visible during the day & a pleasure to look at during the night

Dr Phil's little bit on "texting while driving"

This is a great talk piece by Dr Phil, great gob telling the young lady off in a polite way.
You can wait to catch up on the latest gossip when you are NOT driving.

Enjoy this vid
CDS

Horrific Video about the Truth of Texting & Driving

This is a great video that was made showing teens the horrific effects that texting while driving could have, would you want this to happen to you? then stop texting and keep both hands on your wheel and drive. Texting can come later, if you want to chat, just purchase a hands-free device that will allow you to talk without holding your phone. Companies like Canada Drive Safe are here so you can buy a hands-free device and a holder for your vehicle at a deep discounted price compared to most retailers and big box stores where there is a huge retail mark-up.

Its important to "think safety & drive safely"

B.C. organization pushes for total cell phone ban

Canadian businesses may soon be forced to revise their mobile technology policies if a group like the BritishColumbia Safety Council has its way. The organization is pushing the province to ban all cell phone devices,“The impact of an absolute ban on cell phone use while driving would be significant and far-reaching,”according to Carmi Levy, a London, Ont.-based independent IT industry analyst. “In today’s wirelesseconomy, the office exists wherever we can carry our cell phones and smart phones. So a total ban wouldforce a radical change in how we conduct business, where we conduct business and the tools we use to do. Moez Ladha, CEO of Toronto-based Drive Safe Canada, a provider of wireless hands-free car kits, calls the “Using a hands-free device is no different than listening to your favourite tunes on the radio and even singing along,” he adds. “We do not believe a complete ban of cell phone and electronic devices while in the car is aviable solution … Many businesses rely solely on cell phone use in the vehicles: couriers, taxis, trucking, realBryan Lowes, executive of the British Columbia Safety Council, remains unconvinced.“It doesn’t matter much whether it’s hand-held or hands-free. The crash risks are pretty much the same,” heIn response to critics, Lowes says, “We have workplace health and safety regulations. The employer isresponsible for the safety of their employees in the workplace. So if they happen to be driving a car, that istheir workplace, they are still responsible for the safety of that employee, and of course where thatemployee’s actions can affect third parties, members of the public.”In a study released last month, the VirginaTech Transportation Institute found that drivers of light cars talkingand/or listening to cell phones while operating vehicles were 1.3 times more likely than non-distracted driversto be involved in crashes or near-crashes. A 2008 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found thatusing a cell phone while driving is associated with roughly a quadrupling of crash risk.“The research is pretty clear from around the world,” Lowes says. “Cell phones take messages, for goodness’sake … We have responsibilities to the community when we get behind the wheel of a car. It’s time we haveFor managers in the IT industry, a complete cell phone ban could bring to light a lack of acceptable policies“Sadly, many businesses have ignored this important step, which exposes them to huge liabilities if anemployee gets into an accident while making use of mobile technology,” Levy explains. “Against thatbackdrop, the B.C. Safety Council’s call for a total ban should serve as a reminder for Canadian businessesto revisit their policy framework and ensure they invest resources as appropriate to define what employeesmay or may not do with company-issued wireless equipment.”Page 1 of 2While B.C. doesn’t have any laws governing the use of mobile phones in cars, it may only be a matter of timebefore B.C. businesses that rely on mobile technology are forced to re-examine their policies.If the province does pass legislation, it won’t be the first in the country. Presently, Nova Scotia,Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec have laws against cell phone use while driving. Ontario passedlegislation against distracted driving in April with a cell phone ban taking effect in October.“It has not been easy for us to reach this position,” says Lowes. “In fact, as little as three years ago, I wouldhave still been in support of the hands-free (option), but the longer we go on, the more the research is beingdone … I’ve had to change my mind and get a little hard-nosed myself. So we’ll see where it goes.”

Cell Phone Ban Effective Ocober 2009 in Ontario

In October, 2009 Bill 118 – Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation Act, 2009 will be implemented and enforced on the highways, streets and roads of Ontario after a public awareness program is conducted for Ontarionians, concerning the new prohibition on driving while using or viewing electronic hand-held devices (this includes, cell phones, iPhones, smartphones, blackberries, iPods, MP3 players, DVD players, laptop computers, eBook readers, portable games), is conducted.
Similar rules and laws have already been passed in other Provinces. In fact, Ontario followed four (4) other Provinces in passing this legislation. Ontario follows Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Manitoba follows Ontario as the sixth Province implementing similar legislation.
The rules in Ontario for using a hand-held device attract less sanctions then Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Starting in October, 2009:In Ontario, if police witness you using a hand-held device (to: view,talk, listen, emailing (reading or sending or writing) or text messaging (reading or sending or writing) or observing a GPS (global positioning system) unit (not properly affixed to the dashboard) while operating a motor vehicle (you are situated behind the steering wheel of the vehicle and are operating it and have care and control of the motor vehicle) in Ontario, you will receive a ticket worth up to $500.00.
See sections 78 (1) to 78.1 (subsections 1-8 inclusive) of the Highway Traffic Act.
If the police consider your use of such a device as careless driving, you could potentially be charged with careless driving pursurant to section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act. A conviction for this offence, would mean the driver would accumulate six (6) demerit points on your driving record, face a huge fine, up to $2000.00 (and a huge increase in insurance premiums or having insurance cancelled), suspension of one’s driver’s licence and possible incarceration.
In Newfoundland and Labrador: if you are convicted of this offence (which came into effect on April 1, 2003), you will receive a ticket and a fine in a range of $100.00 to $400.00 and will accumulate four (4) demerit points. If the defendant defaults on payment of the fine, they face possible incarceration of 2 – 14 days. See section 176.1 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Highway Traffic Act.
Prince Edward Island prohibits (which began April 1, 2007) newly licensed drivers (Stage 1) from using cellphones (or utilizing headphones) or any hand-held electronic device while operating or having care or control of a motor vehicle. driving. See section 6 of Graduated Driver Licensing Regulations P.E.I Reg. EC225/07 + P.E.I. Reg. EC321/01 ($100.00 fine)), - Enabling Legislation- subsection 69(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988.
In Quebec: if you are convicted of this offence (which began on April 1, 2008), you will receive a fine of $115.00 + and will accumulate three (3) demerit points. Bill 42 (An Act to amend the Highway Safety Code and the Regulation respecting demerit points -see section 26.1) See sections 439.1 and 508.3 of the Highway Safety Code.
In Nova Scotia: See Bill 7 (An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act).If you are convicted of this offence (which began on April 1, 2008) , you will be fined starting at $135.75 for a first offence, $164.50 and up to $222.00 for repeated subsequent offences (see N.S. Reg.4/2001 – 5A (1) Category A). See section 100D (1) & (2) of the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act.
Manitoba: introduced legislation in November that proposed fines of at least $190 for using hand-held cellphones. Bill 5 was given royal assent on June 11, 2009. see Manitoba Highway Traffic Act – s.215.1(1) to 215.1(6).
British Columbia’s Solicitor General, Kash P. Heed, has called for public input by August 7, 2009 on possible restrictions on cellphone use and on the issue of sanctions.
Those who are exempt from this new Ontario law:
Police, Firefighters and Paramedics. Driver’s (who are not police,firefighters or paramedics) requiring emergency services, are exempt from the law if they are calling “911″.
As a driver in Ontario, you are exempt from this law if you are calling “911″ as a result of an emergency or if you are pulled over safely off of the roadway or you are properly parked.
How can a driver, operating a motor vehicle in Ontario, make or accept a phone call without violating this law?
If driver’s, driving in Ontario want to initiate outgoing phone calls or accept incoming phone calls, the law provides for the use of hands-free devices (ie.-headsets, bluetooth technology, OnStar, etc.).
If you want to use your communication (that is not a hands-free device) or entertainment device, in compliance with the law, while you are behind the wheel in a motor vehicle, you must meet these conditions:
the motor vehicle you are operating, is off the roadway or is lawfully parked on the roadway.
the motor vehicle you are operating, is not in motion (this doesn’t include a “traffic light” or “stop sign”)
the motor vehicle you are operating, is not impeding traffic.
This means that while operating your motor vehicle as the driver and if you do not have a headset, bluetooth technology or something similar, you must pull over and use your cell phone or i phone to initiate or accept a phone call. There was a time when driver’s had to stop and exit their motor vehicles and go to a phone booth to make a phone call.