[karc] Fwd: Ontario's New Rules For Hand-Held Wireless And Entertainment Devices
- From: Joe Jansen <jansen.joe@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: KARC <karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:03:16 -0400
latest provincal press release regarding ham operations in mobile
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From: "Jansen Joe (ONT)" <JansenJP@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 07:59:27 -0400
Subject: Ontario's New Rules For Hand-Held Wireless And Entertainment Devices
To: Joe Jansen <jansen.joe@xxxxxxxxx>
Ontario's New Rules For Hand-Held Wireless And Entertainment Devices
September 30, 2009 10:39 AM
As of October 26, 2009, Ontario's new distracted driving law will make
it illegal for motorists to use hand-held wireless communication
devices or any hand-held electronic entertainment devices while
driving.
This includes hand-held cell phones, texting and e-mailing.
Hands-free devices will still be permitted.
This new law also prohibits viewing a display screen unrelated to the
driving task such as laptops or DVD players while driving.
HANDS-FREE DEVICES
The new law applies only to hand-held wireless communications and
hand-held electronic entertainment devices. This means drivers must
only use wireless devices that can be used in a "hands-free" manner:
* a cell phone with an earpiece or headset using voice dialling, or
plugged into the vehicle's sound system
* a global positioning system (GPS) device that is properly secured to
the dashboard or another accessible place in the vehicle
* a portable audio player that has been plugged into the vehicle's sound
system.
Some wireless devices require that users push a button to activate
and/or deactivate the device's "hands-free" function. This activity
is permitted under the law.
HAND-HELD DEVICES
All drivers
Drivers will not be permitted to use hand-held communication and
entertainment devices when driving, with the following exceptions:
* Calling 9-1-1 in an emergency situation
* When the driver has safely pulled off the roadway and is stationary
or is lawfully parked.
Other devices not included in the ban:
* Viewing a display screen used for collision avoidance systems
* Viewing a display screen of an instrument, gauge or system that
provides information to the driver about the status of systems in the
motor vehicle.
Emergency Response Personnel
Police, fire department and emergency medical services personnel will
be permitted to use hand-held wireless communications devices and view
display screens in the normal performance of their duties.
The use of hand-held radios by amateur radio operators (who provide
assistance, especially in emergency situations such as severe storms
and blackouts) will be phased out within three years, to allow
hands-free technologies to be developed.
Commercial Drivers
A small percentage of drivers in transport-related industries (e.g.,
school buses, taxis, couriers) and public service workers (e.g.,
transit and highway maintenance workers) rely on the use of certain
types of wireless devices and display screen technologies in the
performance of day-to-day operations.
To help these businesses stay competitive, Ontario is granting a
three-year phase-out period for the commercial use of two-way radios,
including mobile and CB radios, to allow for hands-free technologies
to be developed.
The new law will not affect mobile data terminals, logistical tracking
devices and dispatching devices. They will be exempt for commercial
and public service vehicle drivers who are engaged in the performance
of their duties.
Hand-mikes (push-to-talk systems) and portable radios (walkie-talkies)
may be used in a hands-free mode. This would mean the driver can use
a lapel button or other hands-free application as long as the
hand-mike or walkie-talkies is not held while driving.
CONTACTS
* Bob Nichols
Communications Branch
416-327-1158
Bob.Nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
* Nicole Lippa-Gasparro
Minister's Office
416-327-1815
Nicole.Lippa-Gasparro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ministry of Transportation
ontario.ca/transportation <http://www.ontario.ca/transportation>
Joe Jansen
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