Ontario To Ban 'Distracting' Electronic Devices In Cars [Archive]

Flagrum_3

10-24-2008, 10:25 PM

This is the best news I've heard in a long time! Fark'n people on their cells!!

But some of you guys are getting the wrong idea; aslong as it's hands free it's fine, using your GPS or having your stereo going or using a hands-free cell phone will be okay....according to what I've heard and read.

By the way anyone notice the Blue Mz3 hatch in the video clip? :chuckle

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stormin84

10-24-2008, 10:42 PM

guess i'm gonna have to start using bluetooth now....

Zoom Zoom Boy

10-24-2008, 11:38 PM

No more vibrators for my wife then...man, she is going to be farking pissed off! :chuckle

stormin84

10-24-2008, 11:41 PM

No more vibrators for my wife then...man, she is going to be farking pissed off! :chuckle

she can still use one at home or pull over one on the side of the road...:bana

Thrizzl3

10-24-2008, 11:48 PM

i will never stop using my cell phone while im driving..when i see a cop ill put it on speaker and play it off like im not doing anythin..lol cops r dumb n wont notice:chuckle

tweak_s

10-25-2008, 12:46 AM

I always use a bluetooth anyway. Holding a phone and driving manual is just downright dangerous.

As long as thats not limited..and I'm allowed to use my ipod to play music I'm okay.

Honestly, i'm very happy that people can't hold a phone and drive now, too many people do it and these people cant' drive for jack.

Candyman

10-25-2008, 01:02 AM

"there are reports it will prohibit all use of phones, BlackBerrys and GPS devices by drivers in this province, with the possible exception of hand's-free devices"

According to the line above, they would also ban GPS.

I would actually prefer they ban eating, applying make-up & reading. Those are more distracting then the GPS.

Unoriginalusername

10-25-2008, 09:25 AM

the gps one is dumb, you set it when you leave or are stationary and it is not a distration

whiteomega

10-25-2008, 11:00 AM

I support this law; Driving is not an automatic process. It's something you have to pay attention for.

Mythbusters did a test to see how dangerous it is to drive with various distractions. While it's a limited test, it turns out that it's more dangerous for someone to drive while talking on a cell phone than it is for them to drive while drunk.

stormin84

10-25-2008, 11:16 AM

there also saying that they are banning ipods so now you can't even listen to the radio....i guess the newer cars now are going to eliminate the AUX input in the cars since you cant listen to anything anymore.

fini

10-25-2008, 11:28 AM

MikeyGT

10-28-2008, 02:16 PM

correction guys, you can use GPS as long as it come standard or an option on the car from manufacture of course.

What am i going to do with my garmin now ><

Fobio

10-28-2008, 02:34 PM

GPS has to be MOUNTED...as long as it's not handheld as in outdoor/iPhone/BlackBerry GPS, then it's ok...

using your iPod/iTouch is banned...

the way I see it, ppl should be driver-tested while they're on the handsfree...if they can't pass that, they shouldn't be given a license...think about it...

Walrus

10-28-2008, 02:36 PM

They should ban having a wife in the car (without a muzzle).. can't count the number of times where I have been severely distracted by the constant talking :chuckle

Fuman

10-28-2008, 02:38 PM

so wtf, make up is still allowed?

jaimie08mazda3

10-28-2008, 03:08 PM

They should ban having a wife in the car (without a muzzle).. can't count the number of times where I have been severely distracted by the constant talking :chuckle
LOL. thats funnny. especailly when they will argue with you while driving and make you almost hit someone. then blame it on you. yea great stuff. I 2nd this statement. whos with us?

Fuman

10-28-2008, 03:10 PM

LOL. thats funnny. especailly when they will argue with you while driving and make you almost hit someone. then blame it on you. yea great stuff. I 2nd this statement. whos with us?lol... if your partner is this bad, make her ride the rocket or your rocket. Both will keep her from talking to you

whiteomega

10-28-2008, 03:11 PM

so wtf, make up is still allowed?

Seems so, though it may be a case of the spirit of the law getting enforced, even though the letter of the law says otherwise. It's one time officer's discretion actually helps solve a problem ;)

Donutz

10-28-2008, 07:53 PM

It's about time; I'm totally for this. I see people make bad moves all the time on the road or drive way too slow on the highway while talking on the phone.

Hell, just last week on the DVP I saw some lady in a white mz3 talking on the phone. No turn signal, she just switches lanes and pushed a guy in Vdub off the road. When everything settled down, I pulled up next to her and she's just smiling her a$$ off talking away on a cell.

I have to agree with a lot of the other posts. There are still lots of distractions in the car. I just saw a lady burning a hoolie in the car behind me in the garage today. Yes, she was driving...

Fuman

10-28-2008, 08:13 PM

They need a new G classification where they test to see if you can talk and drive.
I don't see a difference between talking to your passenger and on the cellphone.
If you are dialing on your cell phone or SMSing that is a different story.

stormin84

10-28-2008, 08:17 PM

ipod are allowed if they are connected to the radio...just heard it on the radio....so we aren't allowed to talk on the radio but cops are allowed to type on the laptop installed in the car...that doesn't make any sense...:loco

aris

10-28-2008, 08:23 PM

I am a bit confussed on the gps ban....i have a garmiun nuvi and i have it mounted on my windsheild...

So if i understand correct i am allowed to have it as long as its not in my hands and i am not playing with it while i drive?????

stormin84

10-28-2008, 08:25 PM

gps are exempted from the ban...

aris

10-28-2008, 08:33 PM

gps are exempted from the ban...

ok...good then:)

I personaly think talking on cell is ok..but texting should be band...i text all the time while i drive and it is dangoues...maybe i ticket will smarting me up:chuckle

-RJ3-

10-28-2008, 08:36 PM

Nice!!! A reason to buy a blutooth headset. Hmmmm... Expense account?

stormin84

10-28-2008, 08:45 PM

bluetooth headsets are going to get expensive now since they are going to be mandatory when talking and driving...

b.rabbit

10-28-2008, 09:21 PM

gps are exempted from the ban...

GPS is only exempted if it's mounted. If it's not, then it is banned.

Fuman

10-28-2008, 09:42 PM

bluetooth headsets are going to get expensive now since they are going to be mandatory when talking and driving...

speaker phone

-RJ3-

10-28-2008, 09:57 PM

or what I do, use a headset jack, plug it to your RCA jacks at the back of the deck and set your radio to aux or video.

So when i get a call while I am listening to my music the sound fades and the phone picks up. Automatic speakerphone. Your speakers acts as a headset and microphone as my mic. The only problem is my blackberry. It will look weird having two seperate jacks split to answer my phones LOL.

Xerox

10-28-2008, 09:58 PM

GPS is only exempted if it's mounted. If it's not, then it is banned.

Yeah, but mounted where?

The article says "GPS units mounted on dashboards" is allowed.

So does that mean that I can't mount my Garmin on my windshield but if I mounted on my dash it's okay? I really hope they clear this up soon.

b.rabbit

10-28-2008, 09:59 PM

Yeah, but mounted where?

The article says "GPS units mounted on dashboards" is allowed.

So does that mean that I can't mount my Garmin on my windshield but if I mounted on my dash it's okay? I really hope they clear this up soon.

Yeah, there are a lot of grey areas..

But from this article in The Star: http://www.wheels.ca/article/436489

"I won't say we are staying away from GPSs ... but as long as it is mounted to the car it will be allowed," the government source added. "Portable GPS, in the hands or in BlackBerrys, are covered under the ban."

It looks like as long as it's mounted in your car, not necessarily to your dash, it's alright. At least this is how I'd interpret this quote.

Another grey area would be - can you use your phone when you're stopped at a red light? Or do you need to be pulled over to the side of the road in order to use your phone?

Fobio

10-28-2008, 11:34 PM

Yeah, there are a lot of grey areas..

But from this article in The Star: http://www.wheels.ca/article/436489

"I won't say we are staying away from GPSs ... but as long as it is mounted to the car it will be allowed," the government source added. "Portable GPS, in the hands or in BlackBerrys, are covered under the ban."

It looks like as long as it's mounted in your car, not necessarily to your dash, it's alright. At least this is how I'd interpret this quote.

Another grey area would be - can you use your phone when you're stopped at a red light? Or do you need to be pulled over to the side of the road in order to use your phone?

yes, mounted, windshield or dash is fine...no handhelds...

CityTV specifically said iPod and fiddling with gadgets at redlights are also banned...so no calls at the redlight either...

b.rabbit

10-28-2008, 11:39 PM

yes, mounted, windshield or dash is fine...no handhelds...

CityTV specifically said iPod and fiddling with gadgets at redlights are also banned...so no calls at the redlight either...

Thanks for confirming Fobio!

Wow, we can't even change the song on our iPods eh? Dah well...

Ex-Rolla

10-28-2008, 11:46 PM

i don't really have a problem with this (going by what i know about the law). I'll admit that i've almost rear ended someone while looking at my phone... This just gives me a reason to finally stop doing it.

jaimie08mazda3

10-29-2008, 12:26 AM

erm well i did it about 100 times today. talk on my cell while driving.. but interestingly enough. cops are the ones who talk on their cellphones as well. but i have a bluetooth as well so thats good. i still dont understand about the ipod thing. screw it im still doing it

Thrizzl3

10-29-2008, 12:40 AM

cell phones are a distraction when people don't pay attention and theyre still sitting at the light while people are honking behind them indicating to DRIVE!!! its happened to me quite often:flaming ( and ya i was the one who was blaring the horn)

jaimie08mazda3

10-29-2008, 01:07 AM

oh for sure. and when you got people almost side swiping you talking on their cellphones. brutal.

bhrm

10-29-2008, 01:23 AM

Best ones i see are people who read their Harlequin novel while driving, searching for something in the back while driving, or using the full qwerty keyboard to write up an e-mail while driving.

I support every little bit of it. What we lose is very little compared to the safety we gain.

Fobio

10-29-2008, 01:39 PM

Iceman_F1

10-29-2008, 01:51 PM

this type of discussion always brings me to my radical traffic enforcement idea:

everyone gets a nerf gun that has 3 sticky darts that they can use to "shoot" the car of an offender. if a cop sees a car with with 3 sticky darts on it, the car/driver gets an automatic "******* driver" ticket.

I thought this up in 1997...pls update with your imagination to something more electronically up-to-date to this...hehe...

XD That idea is awesome. Only problem with this idea is if you see someone on the highway that is doing something bad. The dart will never stick. but the idea to tag someone is a good idea.

As for the no fiddling with objects at red lights. I'm guilty of this...but only to unplug my ipod then re-plug it in to my adapter as it has issues sometimes. After that, everything is steering wheel controls.

Finally doing something about the stupid drivers.

Speaking of stupid drivers, while somewhat off topic, anyone catch Canadas worst driver 4? *shudders at how bad those people are*

DingBat

10-29-2008, 02:01 PM

Are we forgetting about all the other distractions that are not technology based?

Smoking
Eating / drinking
Checking your hair / adding makeup
Pets
Other people

Arguably some are worse than others, but if we are on the way of making laws to ban any distractions....

Sure. We should ban those things too.

You realize that that has nothing to do with the dangers of using cell phones while driving, right? The cell phone ban is a step in the right direction.

Actually, what I'd really prefer is this: if the cops can determine that you were using your cell phone at the time of an accident it's an automatic careless/reckless driving charge. If someone is killed, it's a vehicular manslaughter charge.

These are toys we're driving around, people. They can, and do, kill every day.

Zoom Zoom Boy

10-29-2008, 02:13 PM

They should ban really hot women from walking down the street too.
I've seen that cause more accidents than cell phones and "distracting" electronic devices in a car. :pop

Fobio

10-29-2008, 02:41 PM

They should ban really hot women from walking down the street too.
I've seen that cause more accidents than cell phones and "distracting" electronic devices in a car. :pop

on that note I've seen at least twice, where a guy bumped the car in front of himself staring at another car...

Thrizzl3

10-29-2008, 02:50 PM

on that note I've seen at least twice, where a guy bumped the car in front of himself staring at another car...

speaking of bumping i got nudged in the rear by a G35..the guy was talkin to his buddy in the back seat:loco

jaimie08mazda3

10-29-2008, 03:46 PM

hmmm i am now using my bluetooth. never realized how much easier it is. but you could ban eating drinking, smoking, but to most of us that is just a way of life (drinking a coffee going to work or smoking a cigarette or whatever). know how hard that would be to give up. i know you all do it. same here. but interestingly enough today i was at dairy queen and this g6 got hit by some chick in a rav4 because she was turning out and was talking on her cellphone. now that i think about it. i like this law. gonna cause alot less accidents

FONZ

10-29-2008, 04:09 PM

It's all bullshit. It's a money grabber. Now we all have to go out and buy blue tooth headsets. Great.

condor888000

10-29-2008, 04:13 PM

Or just let it go to voicemail...

Cardinal Fang

10-29-2008, 05:52 PM

So if i understand correct i am allowed to have it as long as its not in my hands and i am not playing with it while i drive?????

I'm sorry but this is the funniest post in this thread. :chuckle Talk about taking it out of context.

The way I look at it is that I'm tired of driving the speed limit and coming up on someone talking on the cell phone while doing 30 km/hr under the limit. How about the guy/girl who doesn't see you because they're distracted while making a call. My favorite is the person who signals left but goes right because....yes that's right they're on the phone.

Fuman

10-29-2008, 05:58 PM

I'm sorry but this is the funniest post in this thread. :chuckle Talk about taking it out of context.
you are as pro as me at taking things out of context! haha

Fobio

10-29-2008, 06:42 PM

Or just let it go to voicemail...

"Thanks for calling. I'm away from my phone or driving at the moment. Please leave a msg. But if you're calling and driving, pls hang up"

seriously, I'm not being a hyprocrite...I take/make the odd call here and there, but usually very quick...under 20 sec...so I'm not guilt-free...

however, what this law targets are those ppl who is hashing out their plans to take over the world or having an argument with their girl/boyfriend over the cell...that or reading facebook or twittering while you're on the road...:loco

mdass52

10-29-2008, 06:56 PM

wat else will the govt come up with?? i guess they'll start taxing me for taking a s**t when it's not a low-flow toilet. :chuckle

Ex-Rolla

10-29-2008, 07:21 PM

They should ban really hot women from walking down the street too.
I've seen that cause more accidents than cell phones and "distracting" electronic devices in a car. :pop

lol... That reminds me... while stopped at a light in my 87 corolla, i was looking at a really nice looking woman to my left. I had let off the break just enough for the call to roll forward and tapped the car in front of me. Thankfully the car in front was even more of a shitbox. The guy looked at his rear view mirror, the light turned green and just drove off.

That was pretty embarrassing... :blush

Ex-Rolla

10-29-2008, 07:26 PM

wat else will the govt come up with?? i guess they'll start taxing me for taking a s**t when it's not a low-flow toilet. :chuckle

By Law, as long as it doesn't exceed 6 liters per flush, you're good :chuckle

b.rabbit

10-29-2008, 08:58 PM

Wilson

11-01-2008, 06:02 AM

lol... That reminds me... while stopped at a light in my 87 corolla, i was looking at a really nice looking woman to my left. I had let off the break just enough for the call to roll forward and tapped the car in front of me. Thankfully the car in front was even more of a shitbox. The guy looked at his rear view mirror, the light turned green and just drove off.

That was pretty embarrassing... :blush

LOL. My buddy was driving one way and I was walking the other and we where both staring at this chick with painted on pants. At the exact same moment, he almost took out a phone pole while I damn near had a heart attack when I stepped off the curb. You know that feeling when the stairs end but you try to climb another stair? Yeah that.

Noisy Crow

11-01-2008, 06:24 AM

For those who think the ban is just a stupid, a cash grab, etc:

How many of you have to spend and hour an half a day driving in traffic dealing with the yoyos who are so busy yacking on the phone that they literally forget that they are driving?

Ex-Rolla

11-04-2008, 02:46 AM

I stepped off the curb. You know that feeling when the stairs end but you try to climb another stair? Yeah that.

Hahahaha... know exactly what you mean

Fuman

11-04-2008, 10:11 AM

How many of you have to spend and hour an half a day driving in traffic dealing with the yoyos who are so busy yacking on the phone that they literally forget that they are driving?I hardly see it. But if they ban electronic devices, ban putting on make up, ban brushing your teeth (I have indeed seen it, although only once).

Fuman

11-04-2008, 10:12 AM

however, what this law targets are those ppl who is hashing out their plans to take over the world or having an argument with their girl/boyfriend over the cell...that or reading facebook or twittering while you're on the road...:loco

I really hope so

diuqil

11-04-2008, 10:45 AM

I'm for this ban. I believe if people want to talk on the phone they should get a bluetooth headset. I've seen some ridiculous drivers lately with both ear buds in their ears listening to an ipod while they drive. That's just reckless!

But they really should put a ban on make-up too. :)

For those who are looking for a very good and economical BT headset, get the Sony one that comes with Socom Confrontation (PS3). Very clear voice quality and comes with a charging stand. Sell the bundled game for $10 and you've got an awesome bluetooth headset for $40-50.

Ex-Rolla

11-04-2008, 10:52 AM

whiteomega

11-05-2008, 10:11 AM

Was thinking more about this today... Does this law apply to companies that rely on 2-way communication to do their job? For example delivery companies (fed-ex, mom and pops delivery company etc)? What about bus and truck drivers and their CB radios?

What's to stop them from calling in to base after they've finished one delivery but before starting another? So it takes slightly longer to get your deliveries done, but there's no reason they can't run things this way.

I'm sure there are also hands-free kits for things like CB radios.

Xerox

11-05-2008, 10:57 AM

It looks like the article the OP linked to has now changed. But I vaguely recall listing comercial verhicles as an exception. Though I could be mistaken.

STeeLy

11-05-2008, 11:16 AM

Zoom Zoom Boy

11-05-2008, 11:23 AM

I don't get why people even bother with Bluetooth headsets when you can just get a wired one for half the price...

Hell, my phone came with a wired handsfree... I just use that if that becomes a law.

Do you drive an automatic or manual transmission car? Wires can be somewhat annoying and get easily tangled when driving a manual. Especially while trying to do one's make-up, drink coffee, eat breakfast and oogle hot women all at the same time... :chuckle

Iceman_F1

11-05-2008, 11:25 AM

Do you drive an automatic or manual transmission car? Wires can be somewhat annoying and get easily tangled when driving a manual. Especially while trying to do one's make-up, drink coffee, eat breakfast and oogle hot women all at the same time... :chuckle

...so you put on make-up, drink coffee, eat breakfast AND oogle hot women all at the same time...that's quite the feat...are you also a lumberjack that wears high heels?

Zoom Zoom Boy

11-05-2008, 11:33 AM

...so you put on make-up, drink coffee, eat breakfast AND oogle hot women all at the same time...that's quite the feat...are you also a lumberjack that wears high heels?

I don't go anywhere without my make-up mang... Yup, I do all that whilst also doing at least 70kmph over the posted limit & stunt driving while text messaging my friends. If I have kids with me, I also try to smoke in the car at the same time too, but it's all good man, cause I don't have it in my hands and am not playing with it while I drive. Well, most of the time anyway.

...and oh yah, please don't drink and drive...

Oh, and yes, that is me on the end of the first row on the far right...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zey8567bcg

SSmoked

11-05-2008, 04:22 PM

hmm i wonder if this law applies to cops who like to write plate numbers on their labtop will driving behide someone. seems kinda unfair to me. maby these cops should pull off the the side of the road and type in the plate number, thats more logical aint it cuz technicly hes distracted by a electronic device in his car. ill have to ask an officer that next time.

Xerox

11-05-2008, 09:10 PM

Are you serious? So you expect an on-duty police officer to pull over and stop to look up a plate while that car continues to drive away?

I'm pretty sure on-duty police officers are exempt from this just like they are exempt (to a certain degree) speed limits and parking restrictions.

stormin84

11-05-2008, 09:36 PM

what about officers that talk on the cell phones while driving....

Jest3r

10-24-2009, 02:36 AM

hmm i wonder if this law applies to cops who like to write plate numbers on their labtop will driving behide someone. seems kinda unfair to me.

Emergency services are exempt from this particular law. With good reason too.. It's not about fairness it's about safety. I've seen a good few number of people who I thought were driving drunk but were actually trying to text.

Hives

10-24-2009, 12:00 PM

Is anyone part of TM3 an officer? Maybe they can help clarify things for us

She_Prime

10-24-2009, 01:04 PM

^ I'll ask my cousin. He's a constable in the Hamilton Police force

cwp_sedan

10-24-2009, 01:19 PM

Looks like they won't be giving any tickets out until February. It will be interesting to see how many warnings are given out until then.

I also heard that they can't give you a ticket for manually changing a song on an ipod or other mp3 device as long as it's not occupying your hand. So by just pressing next or whatever "should" not acquire you a ticket. :)

fatsock

10-25-2009, 02:48 AM

Well they better ban pretty girls b/c short skirts in the summer time are the leadigng causes of collisions...there has to be some stats on it.

Zoom Zoom Boy

10-25-2009, 12:08 PM

Well they better ban pretty girls b/c short skirts in the summer time are the leadigng causes of collisions...there has to be some stats on it.

HUSH!!!! Don't even tempt our moronic elected officials...

Krazy

11-01-2009, 11:52 PM

I was thinking... are they gonna ban cigarettes in the car then?

STeeLy

11-03-2009, 01:38 AM

Can they ban horrible passengers?

SL3VIN

11-03-2009, 02:42 AM

hey just wondering does anyone know if we can still mount GPS systems onto the windshield or do they HAVE to be placed on the dash...??

MajesticBlueNTO

11-03-2009, 09:40 AM

I was thinking... are they gonna ban cigarettes in the car then?

unless you're being facetious, Ontario already has banned smoking in cars with kids (http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080616/smoking_ban_080616/20080616?hub=Canada)

The Canadian Press
Date: Monday Jun. 16, 2008 4:51 PM ET
TORONTO — Ontario's doctors are congratulating the provincial government for banning adults from smoking in cars with kids.

Ken Arnold of the Ontario Medical Association says he's been calling for the ban since 2004.

A government-backed bill to ban the practice passed in the legislature today with support from all parties.

But Opposition leader Bob Runciman says the law will only make a police officer's job more onerous.

Drivers and passengers in Ontario who break the law could be fined up to 250 dollars for each offence.

Nova Scotia and British Columbia have already outlawed the practice.

Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick are also considering a similar ban.

An Ontario Provincial Police spokesman has said the ban won't be difficult to enforce, as officers already inspect for seatbelt and child car seat offences.

Krazy

11-03-2009, 12:04 PM

unless you're being facetious, Ontario already has banned smoking in cars with kids (http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080616/smoking_ban_080616/20080616?hub=Canada)

No, I mean... phone is distracting because one of your hand is occupied with it right? Because the conversation itself isn't too distracting... since using bluetooth is still legal.

Smoking... you gotta light it... smoke it... and even gotta reach out the window to get rid of the ash...

So, from safety point of view, isn't it the same danger as using a cell phone?
(Probably worse... cause it's lit...)

MajesticBlueNTO

11-03-2009, 12:16 PM

No, I mean... phone is distracting because one of your hand is occupied with it right? Because the conversation itself isn't too distracting... since using bluetooth is still legal.

Smoking... you gotta light it... smoke it... and even gotta reach out the window to get rid of the ash...

So, from safety point of view, isn't it the same danger as using a cell phone?
(Probably worse... cause it's lit...)

funny you mention this because last Monday, when the police started cracking down on the "cell phone ban", CityOnline had Sgt. Woodford from the OPP and another officer from the Toronto Police on and they clarified that the law was for electronics (ipods, GPS, phones) and that other things such as putting on makeup, holding a cup of coffee, smoking, eating while driving - while not kosher - wouldn't get you a ticket.

So, one caller called in and lamented that:

"ok, so rather than holding only a cell phone in my hand while driving, i can now talk on the phone with my new bluetooth headset and drink a cup of coffee with the hand that would've otherwise held the cell phone. So now i'm doing 2 distractive things while driving rather than one."

so, i'm sure you can hold a cup of coffee in one hand and ash the cigarette while talking on the phone - as long as it's talking while on a handsfree device. :loco

jaimie08mazda3

11-03-2009, 12:29 PM

well really smoking while driving is not as big a deal as driving with a cellphone. Itsn ot like you are talking to it, not like you are getting distracted by a cigarette. lighting it is probably the biggest issue and if you have a car cigarette lighter (greatest thing about my car lol) then its not a big issue. Plus alot of people smoke in their car and I know some of you guys smoke and smoke in your cars. If they get that law going really I will be pissed

Krazy

11-03-2009, 01:12 PM

I wonder if i'll be ticketed.. if I have cig in one hand... my driving hand.. and coffee in the other... lollll while on bluetooth.

but yeah... this law is so shady... probably aimed to get ppl to spend $$$ to revive the bluetooth carriers hahaha.

funny you mention this because last Monday, when the police started cracking down on the "cell phone ban", CityOnline had Sgt. Woodford from the OPP and another officer from the Toronto Police on and they clarified that the law was for electronics (ipods, GPS, phones) and that other things such as putting on makeup, holding a cup of coffee, smoking, eating while driving - while not kosher - wouldn't get you a ticket.

So, one caller called in and lamented that:

"ok, so rather than holding only a cell phone in my hand while driving, i can now talk on the phone with my new bluetooth headset and drink a cup of coffee with the hand that would've otherwise held the cell phone. So now i'm doing 2 distractive things while driving rather than one."

so, i'm sure you can hold a cup of coffee in one hand and ash the cigarette while talking on the phone - as long as it's talking while on a handsfree device. :loco

Fuman

11-03-2009, 01:36 PM

jaimie08mazda3

11-03-2009, 03:22 PM

I wonder if i'll be ticketed.. if I have cig in one hand... my driving hand.. and coffee in the other... lollll while on bluetooth.

but yeah... this law is so shady... probably aimed to get ppl to spend $$$ to revive the bluetooth carriers hahaha.

Hiiighly Doubtful as that is exactly how I drive. They aren't going to stop everything at all... if they deny me to smoke while drive ALL HELL WILL BREAK LOOSE!:bang:flaming