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[VHFcontesting] New mobile laws in Ontario

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Subject: [VHFcontesting] New mobile laws in Ontario
From: "Bill Burgess" <ve3cru@rac.ca>
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:03:38 -0400
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This week, new legislation has been passed in Ontario regarding the use of 
communications devices in Ontario, which includes both cell phones and amateur 
radio in mobile communications.  The regulations take effect effective October 
26th of this year.  Note that amateur radio operators have been granted a 3 
year grace period, after which time it is expected that manufacturers will 
include a hands free operation option in their equipment.

The Toronto FM Communications Society had a director, Neil VE3SST representing 
the amateur radio operators with the government authorities during the 
preparation and tabling of this new legislation, and the websites below were 
forwarded by TFMCS.  They are:

MOT- Ministry of Transportation
http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2009/ontario-new-rules-for-hand-held-wireless-and-entertainment-devices.html

Ontario Regulation 366/09 of the HTA or Highway Traffic Act
http://www.lois-enligne.gouv.on.ca/html/source/regs/english/2009/elaws_src_regs_r09366-e.htm

RAC or Radio Amateurs of Canada Blog
http://racblog.wordpress.com/ 

Bill   VE3CRU
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