No More Texting While You Drive! – Hands Free Law Now In Full Effect.

Drivers all over Ontario were again reminded today of the new Hands Free law banning the use of handheld devices while driving.

As of today, February 1st, 2010, the law has gone into a new phase, where Police will now begin ticketing anyone caught using a cell phone or handheld device while behind the wheel. The average ticket will be around $150.00, but could reach as high as $500.00.

There is a serious emphasis on this issue, as Toronto has experienced a much higher rate of car related accidents in the first month of 2010.

Many people who spend longer hours behind the wheel of a vehicle, or who drive for a living, are re-visiting the various options available through hands free technology and devices. Many are considering bluetooth devices, which are a great start - but do not completely solve the issue of dialing numbers automatically. Services like voice on the go help to bridge this gap - in allowing users to dial by voice instead of using their hands. Voice On The Go takes productivity even further by allowing users to compose text based messages as well, such as SMS and email messages.

The CBC reported today that since the law first came into effect last October, Police have charged numerous people with distracted driving. They have noticed a decrease in drivers using their cellphones.

With heavy fines now in effect, it is likely that a good majority drivers will resign to not using their phones for the time being while in the car, without some kind of hands free solution. Those who seek to make better use of their time while on the road will learn to appreciate the many  products and services which have responded to the growing trend of hands free legislation that is sweeping across North America.