# For anyone who drives through Ontario **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 28, 2009, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423 "2009-10-28T05:25:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/1 "2009-10-28T05:25:56Z")
[http://handsfreeinfo.com/ontario-reins-in-handheld-devices](http://handsfreeinfo.com/ontario-reins-in-handheld-devices) No using **ANY** hand held device in your car while driving. This includes GPS, MP3 players, Cell phones, video games, etc. Went into effect the 26th of this month and punishable with up to a 500 CAN fine but no points if they just see you. If you endanger another driver, you can get slapped with up to 6 points and fines up to 1,000 CAN ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/2 "2009-10-28T05:29:32Z")
No GPS even… wtf? Use, as in have in your hand? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/3 "2009-10-28T05:39:30Z")
cant touch any buttons. i cant wait for them to ban using your stereo or adjusting your air conditioning. no talking to passengers allowed. pull over before you retract your sunroof. no turning more than 90 degrees at a time, etc. etc. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/4 "2009-10-28T05:41:19Z")
GPS are horrible! I almost get side swiped once a week by some asshole trying to type in something to their GPS when they are driving and merging onto the highway. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/5 "2009-10-28T05:47:34Z")
Sounds like you can still use your GPS though. [http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2009/04/22/c4177.html?lmatch=&lang=\_e.html](http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2009/04/22/c4177.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html) > Which electronic devices will still be permitted under the new law? > ``` > The legislation applies only to hand-held wireless communications and > > ``` > > hand-held electronic entertainment devices. This means drivers may use a > wireless communication or entertainment device that can be operated in a > “hands-free” manner, for example: > ``` > << > - 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 media player that has been plugged into the vehicle's sound > system. > >> > > ``` ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/6 "2009-10-28T05:48:07Z")
“Your GPS unit will still be able to direct you, as long as its properly secured to your dashboard.” Good job reading… ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/7 "2009-10-28T06:03:39Z")
You can still use your GPS like you said if its attached to the dashboard. You just need to follow the GPS directions and set the address when parked and leave it. If you are caught messing with it while driving like entering an address while flying down the QEW you can get stopped. ---
**Author:** ![Firehawk853](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/firehawk853/32/7607_2.png) [@Firehawk853](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Firehawk853)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/8 "2009-10-28T06:22:45Z")
more laws to enforce common sense. You can’t fix STUPID. ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/9 "2009-10-28T06:26:13Z")
“a portable media player that has been plugged into the vehicle’s sound system.” I was gonna say, that is getting ridiculous! ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/10 "2009-10-28T09:56:20Z")
> [@bing](#): > > no talking to passengers allowed. Not a bad idea for married guys :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/11 "2009-10-28T10:13:09Z")
> [@Firehawk853](#): > > more laws to enforce common sense. > > You can’t fix STUPID. Boom. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/12 "2009-10-28T10:53:00Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > Boom. :tup: Boom ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/13 "2009-10-28T11:33:26Z")
> [@Firehawk853](#): > > You can’t fix STUPID. Right, but you can keep them off the road with harder drivers license tests… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![BlkKnight099](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkknight099/32/5276_2.png) [@BlkKnight099](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkKnight099)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/14 "2009-10-28T21:41:37Z")
It just gives them a excuse to pull you over now. “I thought I saw you on your cell phone” ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2009, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-anyone-who-drives-through-ontario/75423/15 "2009-10-29T08:11:35Z")
> [@BlkKnight099](#): > > It just gives them a excuse to pull you over now. “I thought I saw you on your cell phone” They can do that in NY too. Hell, if you are drinking out of a can, they can pull you over and ask what it is saying they think it a beer.