A new law that bans using hand-held devices to talk, email, or send text messages while behind the wheel has been passed by the Ontario legislature.

The new rules, includes a fine of up to $500 as the province joins other jurisdictions in cracking down on drivers using the devices.

The law doesn’t affect the use of hands-free devices such as Bluetooths or using cellphones for 911 calls, but it does include portable video games, MP3 players and DVD players.

For the full story, visit http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/04/22/driving-ban.html

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Tags: ban, Bluetooth, driving, fine, hand-held, hands-free, legislation, Ontario

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