Hands-free law has fine print to consider

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Just because you have a hands-free kit for your cell phone, does not mean you are safe from a ticket. We’re looking at the fine print of the new law.

You’ve got the blue tooth headset, so you think you’ve got things covered – but you’re wrong. You need to make sure it is all set up before you even turn on the ignition,  no scrambling once someone calls. If you wear a headset, it can only be in one ear, unless you’re on a motorcycle.

Think of that phone as a hot potato, no holding it or leaving it in your lap. Find a secure holder instead. To answer the call it has to be voice-activated or one-touch. Thinking of firing off a quick text message or email? Don’t. That’s against the law.

It’s not just cell phones affected. No touching that mp3 player or mobile device once the car is running and all music has to play through your speaker system.

If you are a new driver or learner, don’t bother bringing any electronics into the car at all.

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