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WE DO ALL MAKES AND MODELS Regular Service Department Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. John O'Toole continues fight against those driving, talking on cell phones MPP reintroduces cell phone bill Durham MPP John O'Toole has made moves to reintroduce his Private Member's Bill aimed at making talking on cell phones while driving ille- gal. Mr. O'Toole said he applauds the recent Ontario Provincial Police blitz against motorists who are driving while distract- ed. "The fact that the police caught 140 drivers in the first day of Operation Distraction suggests to me Jim Fletcher is retiring, come join in celebrating his 27 years of teaching June 23, 2001 at Mill Run Golf & Country Club. _ For ticket information call Patty Fletcher at 985-3489 or Doris Jackson at Stouffville District Secondary School - 905-640-1433. that there is a need for a law which would prohibit driving while using phones and other equipment," said Mr. O'Toole. "While I am encouraged to see this crackdown by the police, I firmly believe we need a law which will not only prevent the unsafe use of electronic equipment in our vehicles, but also alert the public to the fact that distracted dri- ving is dangerous driving." In June of last year, Mr. O'Toole introduced a simi- . broker close to you. Use our online Broker Locator Service at www.ibao.org or call 1 888 ASK IBAO (275-4226). We are IBAO, the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario. Your Best Insurance is an Insurance Broker Your Best Insurance ... 1s an Insurance Broker There's an independent insurance lar bill to amend the Highway Traffic Act and prohibit the use of devices such as cell phones, lap top computers and fax machines while driving. Bill 102 received first read- ing, but died on the order paper when the new ses- sion of the legislature opened last month. > Mr. O'Toole said he will review the contents of last year's bill and reintroduce it in the legislature at the first available opportunity. "This bill is the result of meeting with my con- stituents and working with their ideas," said Mr. O'Toole. "As a commuter who travels Highway 401 almost every day, I see too many examples of distract- ed driving. | strongly believe that this legisla- 'tion is needed." If passed, the bill would allow the use of cell phones only if they are operated in a hands-free mode. Use of a regular cell phone would be permitted only in emergencies. In addition, the proposed legislation would require the compilation of data on accidents where the use of cell phones, portable com- puters or fax machines played a significant role in motor vehicle accidents. "I believe my Private Memberis: Bill would save lives, prevent injuries and encourage all drivers to keep their mind on the road,"said Mr. O'Toole. "There's no phone call that can be more impor- tant than the life of our fel- low-motorists, passengers and pedestrians." Chuck Mercier completes Police Leadership course at U of T A Durham Regional Officer is among the first graduates of a prestigious MBA-style course in Police Leadership at the University of Toronto. Superintendent Chuck Mercier of the Durham Regional Polite Service is one of only 16 senior offi- cers from 12 pblice services across' Ontario who will graduate from the Rotman School of Management, University _.of Toronto, today (May 18). The Police Leadership Program is a partnership between the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Rotman School. The curriculum is specially designed to pre- pare experienced police officers for senior leader- ship roles in police depart- ments. The graduation ceremo- = ny will include remarks by police officials about the new role of the police lead- ers as CEO's of multi-mil- lion dollar law enforcement organizations. Superintendent Mercier is a 23 year member of the Durham Regional Police Service who is currently in charge of the Crime Management Branch. He is a Scugog resident. Pet Walk-A-Thon on May 27 The Humane Society of Durham Region will hold its 10th Annual People for Pets Walk-A- Thon 2001 on Sunday, May 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heber Down Conservatio Area, Whitby. There is a $5 entry fee for individuals, families or groups, Call the Humane Society at 905-433-2002. "All proceeds to the animal shelter. ~~