[HoustonHam] Fw: [LMR] Ontario's New Rules For Hand-Held Wireless

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Chris
WB5ITT

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>From: "Wright, Michael F. (ARC-AOI)" <michael.f.wright at nasa.gov>
>Sent: Oct 1, 2009 1:52 PM
>To: "LMR at yahoogroups.com" <LMR at yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: [LMR] Ontario's New Rules For Hand-Held Wireless
>
>Ontario's New Rules For Hand-Held Wireless And Entertainment Devices
>http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2009/09/ontarios-new-rules-for-hand-held-wireless-and-entertainment-devices.html
>
>Comments from our Canadian folks on this article?
>
>Getting new gear to comply with LMR narrowbanding is easy compared to this.
>
>Mike
>
>Excerpts:
>As of October 26, 2009, Ontario's new distracted driving law will make it illegal for motorists to use hand-held wireless communication devices or any hand-held electronic entertainment devices while driving.
>
>[ here is the biggie ]
>
>Commercial Drivers
>
>A small percentage of drivers in transport-related industries (e.g., school buses, taxis, couriers) and public service workers (e.g., transit and highway maintenance workers) rely on the use of certain types of wireless devices and display screen technologies in the performance of day-to-day operations.
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>To help these businesses stay competitive, Ontario is granting a three-year phase-out period for the commercial use of two-way radios, including mobile and CB radios, to allow for hands-free technologies to be developed.
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>The new law will not affect mobile data terminals, logistical tracking devices and dispatching devices.  They will be exempt for commercial and public service vehicle drivers who are engaged in the performance of their duties.
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