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Effective April 1, 2008, use of a hand-held cell phone that does not
have a “hands-free” function is prohibited while driving in Quebec.

Drivers who are holding a cell phone in their hand are presumed to be using it.

Any device that has a telephone function, such as a wireless information device (ex. BlackBerry), is deemed to be a cell phone and is therfore prohibited when it is held in the hand.

To use a device with a telephone function, drivers must bring their vehicle to a stop in a location where parking is authoried.

Except where necessary, no one is allowed to bring a vehicle to a stop on the shoulder os a highway, on a highway on-ramp or highway off-ramp.

Drivers who are waiting at a red light or delayed in traffic are considered to be driving their vehicle.

Use of "hands-free" cell phone is permitted.

"HANDS-FREE"

Use of a "hands-free' cell phone or other device is permitted.
However, the simple fact of carrying on a telephone conversation is still a source of distraction that diverts the attention of the person behind the wheel. Despite the fact that a motorist's hands are free to drive, using a "hands-free" device is not a risk-free option and is not advisable.


PENALTIES

Committing this type of offence will result in the following:

• a $ 115 fine(including court costs)
• 3 demerit points.