Cell Phone Use & Driving Illegal? Ontario?

[Rasta]

I heard from a friend that it is illegal to drive and use your cell phone in Ontario.

I thought they purposed this a long time ago, but I was under the impression it never made it into law.

[Thaiwoo]

Not aware of any ban.

[T_Totler]

Is using a cellular phone while driving illegal anywhere in Canada?

As of April 1st 2003, it is illegal in Newfoundland and Labrador to use a hand-held cellular phone while driving. Currently no other Canadian jurisdictions ban the use of cell phones while driving, although some jurisdictions are considering legislation.

A driver who causes a collision by using a cellular phone or who is observed driving unsafely while using the device could be charged under a number of other provincial, territorial or federal laws including, but not limited to, those related to dangerous driving, careless driving and criminal negligence causing death or injury.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp2436/rs200106/q-a.htm#question4

[Mouse]

They can still get you for careless, or even dangerous, driving if in their judgement you are a menace on the road.

[networkguy]

I just came back from the UK where talking on your cell, holding it in your hand while you drive, is punishable by stiff fines, I believe its ok if you use a headset though, BT headsets are really big over there as a result of this I am sure. They should enact some kind of law here, too many people are unable to drive and talk on their cell without it affecting their driving.

NG

[tflash]

First time with a cell phone while driving was scary for me, almost didn't stop at an intersection where a pedestrian was crossing. After that incident I won't answer a call when it rings, just call back when its safer.