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Halton Police urge Motorists to Hang up and Buckle up

In October 2009 Ontario introduced a ban on the use of hand held communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. Police issued warnings for a period of three months in efforts to educate the public and to encourage drivers to break the habit of using a hand held device while driving. Effective February 1, 2010 officers throughout the Province began issuing Distracted Driving Provincial Offence Notices. However, even though the law has been in effect for well over a year, the number of drivers who still violate this legislation is unacceptable.

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