| Thursday, December 31, 2009 New Law Banning Cell Phones Hereby Lyn Hart on Thu, Dec, 31, 2009 12:21 PM New Law Prohibits Cell Phones While Driving 
On January 1, 2010, changes to the Motor Vehicle Act make it illegal to use handheld devices, including cell phones, while driving. A driver caught talking on a hand-held phone or electronic device will be fined $167. A driver caught texting or emailing will be subject to the fine and three penalty points. Drivers will be permitted to use only hands-free cellphones and devices that require only one touch to activate. For new drivers in the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP), there will be a full ban on all cellphone and electronic devices, including hands-free.
A person may use an electronic device in a hands-free telephone function while driving if:
Note1: Manual dialing is prohibited and is treated as texting.
Note2: Any type of electronic device with a hands-free telephone function may be used for oral communications if used in a completely hands-free manner as described above.
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