Hands Free Law in Ontario – Despite the law, drivers can still stay more productive than ever.

As of October 26^th, 2009, drivers in Ontario are now required to use a hands free device while talking on a cell phone or mobile device. This means that while behind the wheel, drivers must not use their hands to dial numbers, write text message or compose emails. From now, until January 26^th, drivers found in violation of the law will only receive a warning, but once this grace period is over Police will begin issuing fines of $500.00.

The law was put into effect this past April 2009, and Ontario is the fourth region in Canada to enact this kind of legislation in the past 6 years. So far, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Quebec now have a hands free laws in effect. Presently, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are currently in the process of passing similar legislation.

As can be seen, there are a growing number of provinces and states throughout North America now moving in this direction towards hands free legislation. As more and more people today are staying connected through mobile devices, this will undoubtedly increase the demand for hands free devices and services such as Voice On The Go, a powerful new voice solution that allows drivers to send texts and listen to emails with their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. There is nothing to download and nothing to install. It works on ANY cell phone, ANY handsfree device, and on ANY wireless network.

People recognize the kind of productivity they can accomplish while driving, if given an option to do so that both safe and legal. We continue to see demand for our service increase as this kind of legislation becomes the norm across North America, in more and more provinces and states, and are excited to play a positive role in helping people to stay productive while on the road, in a way that is comfortable and safe.