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Cellular Phone Use

Cellular Telephones in Vehicles

A cellular phone in your vehicle should not be a driving distraction. Like anything else, there's a right way and a wrong way to use it. 

cellTake a look at Ontario's new law prohibiting the use of hand-held cell phones and other handheld communications and entertainment devices while driving coming into effect on October 26, 2009 and enforced as of Feb 1, 2010.  Click HERE to read about it.

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Click video below to view the Distracted Driver Rant by Rick Mercer


Follow these safety tips:
  • Make safe driving your top priority.
  • Always buckle up, keep your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on the road.
  • Don't dial your phone when driving - wait for a traffic light, stop sign or pull off the road.
  • Don't let a cellular conversation distract you from driving safely - nothing is more important when you're behind the wheel.
  • Never take notes while driving - record your thoughts when your vehicle is stopped or parked.
  • If it's not convenient to take a cellular call while driving, let it ring.
  • If you do take a call and the conversation becomes too involved or distracting, hang up and call back when it's more convenient.

Be a Cellular Samaritan

With a cellular phone, you know that if you, or anybody else needs help, it's just a phone call away. The Woodstock Police Service encourages members of the public to use their cellular phones to help reduce crime, report impaired drivers, enhance public safety, report traffic accidents and save lives. 9-1-1 is a free call for cellular customers, but only use it for life threatening emergencies.
 
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