Use of Cellphone while Driving in Canada:

Cellphone use while driving has been the cause of many motor vehicle accidents in Canada. This prompted Canadian provinces to implement laws that ban the use of cellphones while driving.

In Canada, the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, New Brunswick and Alberta have NO BAN on the use of cellphones while driving. However, Strathcona County in Alberta has a county-wide ban on cellphone use while driving.

List of Canadian Provinces that Ban Cellphone Use while Driving:

( use includes : texting, dialing, talking, emailing, web surfing)

1. Newfoundland and Labrador – since 2003. Fine of $400 and 4 demerit points when caught

2. Nova Scotia – since 2008. Penalties are $50 for the first offence, $100 for the second and $200 for the third and subsequent offences.

3. Quebec – since 2008. A fine of $115 and 3 demerit points when caught. Hands- free devices are allowed.

4. Saskatchewan – beginning January 1, 2010. A fine of $280 and 4 demerit points when caught.

5. Ontario – Since October 2009.Grace period until February 1, 2010. A fine of up to $ 500 when caught. Hands – free devices are allowed.

6. British Columbia – beginning January 2010. Tickets won’t be issued until February 1, 2010. A fine of $167 dollars and 3 demerit points when caught. Hands free devices are allowed

7. Prince Edward Island – a Partial Ban on novice drivers using cellphones while driving.

8. Manitoba – Law in place. Enforcement will take effect in the fall (2010). Proposed fine of $191 when caught.

*** Calling 911 during emergency and the use of cellphones while the vehicle is legally parked is allowed.

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