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www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 21, 2017 | 20 Online registration back open for a limited time. What about texting, cycling? by Staff Sgt. Craig Platt HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE Police Beat The Halton Regional Police Service answers your questions as they relate to traf c, crime and community policing. ··· QUESTION: As we are aware, being on a cell phone while driving is illegal. How would I go about to contacting you if I see someone driving while using their phone, either for talking or texting? Would I just get their licence plate number and call local police, call 911 or not do anything at all? (Two other questions in the same vein: 1. As we all know, driving while talking on the phone or texting isn't handsfree which is against the law... wouldn't driving while eating a bowl of cereal, doing make up or watching someone practise their violin Staff Sgt. Craig Platt skills while on the highway also be considered not hands-free? Could drivers possibly be charged for not being hands-free? How would we notify you that this is happening? 2. I can understand the distraction with texting and driving, but why is it people do not get flagged for driving with dogs on their laps? cop see Everyone on p.21 Saturday, September 23 FROM 11 A.M TO 2 P.M. REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE 201 OAK WALK DR. There'll be food and drinks, as well as great offers on unlimited Internet & TV. It'll be lots of fun. ask a ANSWER: The legislation prohibiting the use, or handling, of electronic devices while driving was put in place to save lives. It also allows for offenders to be held accountable under the Highway Traffic Act (sec. 78.1(1)). While most drivers are law-abiding, some remain non-compliant. Hands-free mode is the only method permitted while operating a motor vehicle. Officers focus daily on this dangerous activity and develop projects designed to address such offences. Traffic safety is a priority in Halton and identified by residents as a concern. If you see a vehicle being operated dangerously, report it. Register for the 2017/2018 season. Hurry spots fill up fast. BBQ Hello Oakville, Cogeco is hosting a free community Minor Midget and Minor Peewee over 99% full - walk in registration only. All other divisions open for online registration at oakvillerangers.ca but space is filling up fast. MOHA is a member association of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. All coaches are OMHA certified