Here is a brief snippet of news from Mobile Syrup about cell phone usage:
“From Mobile Syrup, a Canadian news outlet, here comes the bad news for people who must use their mobile devices while driving.
It was not that long ago that this was only speculation. Today the Ontario government officially passed Bill 118, "Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation Act" that bans people from using hand-held communication and entertainment devices while driving. This law will take effect this fall. The bill states, ‘Driving while holding or using a hand-held wireless communication device or electronic entertainment device is prohibited. Use of such devices in the hands-free mode is exempted.’
The online publication estimated fines would be up to $500 if you’re caught talking, e-mailing or sending text messages. If doing so puts other people in danger, you could be fined up to $1,000, lose six demerit points, have your driver’s license suspended, and even do time.”
I would actually support a bill like this in my province of Alberta. I have often been passed on the highway by some jerk in a big truck speeding along, driving with just one wrist on the steering wheel, talking away on the cell phone. With Bluetooth headsets being so inexpensive these, why don’t people purchase one? It just doesn’t make sense. A $60 headset versus someone’s life… not a hard choice to make.