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CDSmith · 07-06-2010, 08:04 AM

From June 18th article in the Winnipeg Sun...

Hang Up That Phone
Manitoba drivers have less than a month to talk on their cellphones while driving or legally smoke in the car with kids.

Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced Thursday that as of July 15, a new law will come into effect that prevents drivers from talking on hand-held cellphones or texting while driving.

The same law also forbids smoking in vehicles while anyone younger than 16 is inside ? even if the windows, sunroof or convertible top are open.

The standard fine for violating any of these provisions will be $199.80.

?As of July 15 you will have three choices,? Ashton said. ?You can either pull over, use hands-free or risk getting a ticket.?

Sgt. Line Karpish, a spokeswoman for Manitoba RCMP, said officers, as with any other law, will use their discretion in deciding whether to issue tickets, but will not be observing any sort of grace period.

?It is our view that there?s been a fairly lengthy campaign for awareness,? Karpish said. ?The public should be prepared to be ticketed.?

Enforceable

Karpish said Mounties will be enforcing the new law much as they would an offence like driving without a buckled seatbelt.

?If our members see it, they can act on it,? she said.

Winnipeg police did not respond to a request regarding their enforcement plans.

Mike Mager, president of CAA Manitoba, said the auto club wholeheartedly supports the new law but wants to ensure there is enough enforcement to deter drivers from breaking it.

?We certainly don?t want people to go back to their old habits,? he said, adding he feels the fine is stiff enough to act as a deterrent.

Ashton predicted 95% of Manitobans would comply with the law as soon as it comes into force.

The NDP government introduced the law in November 2008 and passed it June 11, 2009, but have been conducting a public awareness campaign that includes TV ads in recent months as an ?educational? component to warn the public about the dangers of distracted driving in the lead-up to enforcement.

It will spend $125,000 over the next four weeks continuing that effort.

Manitoba joins several other provinces that already have laws banning either in-car cellphone use, in-car smoking or both.

Well all I can say is it's about time. A few people seem to be able to manage yapping on phones etc while driving, but there are just too damn many who can't. They lane-wander, they cut you off, they're just oblivious idiots who need to be stopped, period.

07-06-2010, 08:04 AM
CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	From June 18th article in the Winnipeg Sun... Hang Up That Phone Manitoba drivers have less than a month to talk on their cellphones while driving or legally smoke in the car with kids. Transportation Minister Steve Ashton announced Thursday that as of July 15, a new law will come into effect that prevents drivers from talking on hand-held cellphones or texting while driving. The same law also forbids smoking in vehicles while anyone younger than 16 is inside ? even if the windows, sunroof or convertible top are open. The standard fine for violating any of these provisions will be $199.80. ?As of July 15 you will have three choices,? Ashton said. ?You can either pull over, use hands-free or risk getting a ticket.? Sgt. Line Karpish, a spokeswoman for Manitoba RCMP, said officers, as with any other law, will use their discretion in deciding whether to issue tickets, but will not be observing any sort of grace period. ?It is our view that there?s been a fairly lengthy campaign for awareness,? Karpish said. ?The public should be prepared to be ticketed.? Enforceable Karpish said Mounties will be enforcing the new law much as they would an offence like driving without a buckled seatbelt. ?If our members see it, they can act on it,? she said. Winnipeg police did not respond to a request regarding their enforcement plans. Mike Mager, president of CAA Manitoba, said the auto club wholeheartedly supports the new law but wants to ensure there is enough enforcement to deter drivers from breaking it. ?We certainly don?t want people to go back to their old habits,? he said, adding he feels the fine is stiff enough to act as a deterrent. Ashton predicted 95% of Manitobans would comply with the law as soon as it comes into force. The NDP government introduced the law in November 2008 and passed it June 11, 2009, but have been conducting a public awareness campaign that includes TV ads in recent months as an ?educational? component to warn the public about the dangers of distracted driving in the lead-up to enforcement. It will spend $125,000 over the next four weeks continuing that effort. Manitoba joins several other provinces that already have laws banning either in-car cellphone use, in-car smoking or both. Well all I can say is it's about time. A few people seem to be able to manage yapping on phones etc while driving, but there are just too damn many who can't. They lane-wander, they cut you off, they're just oblivious idiots who need to be stopped, period. __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634