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PUBLIC SAFETY Blitz kicks off new enforcement phase Cellphone grace period ends for motorists BY JOE a n la com The wallets of several motorists were lighter yesterday after York Regional Police fully enforced the provinces distracted driv ing legislation York traffic officers set up near Major Mackenzie Drive and Leslie Street in Rich mond Hill during yesterdays mornings rush catching a handful of drivers The total number of drivers ticketed by York police was not available at press time Monday marked the end of a threemonth grace period for police to inform motorist about the law The penalty for talking and texting or using your cellphone without a handsfree device is a 155 ticket When the legislation became law in Octo ber many drivers put down their cellphones Sgt Villamere said But as time marched on drivers began picking them up again he added The distracted driving law makes it illegal for drivers to talk text type dial or email using handheld mobile phones or other handheld communications and entertain ment devices The legislation also bans drivers from using a laptop or DVD player The use of GPS units is permitted but only if the device is mounted to the car We did get a guy this morning who had a laptop screwed to his dash Sgt Edmond said Police paramedics firefighters some commercial drivers and public service work ers are permitted to use some handheld devices while on duty All drivers may use handheld devices to call 911 Last week York police issued 247 warn ings during the grace period Think you can hide your phone in your hair or cover it up with your hand As far as Im concerned if its in your hand youre using it Sgt Villamere said Its only a matter of time before you get caught Dialing and is the most dangerous of all cellphonerelated activities behind the wheel police have said Studies show a driver using a cellphone is four times more likely to be involved in a crash than a motorist completely focused on driving police said You really need to concentrate on the road while youre driving Sgt Villamere said m- J M mm STAFF For more information visit York Regional Police Sgt Edmond Villamere right and Const Brian look for transgressions Monday during a blitz to mark the police services full enforcement of a new law banning the use of handheld devices by drivers MakeYour Resolution a Reality Lose weight guaranteed And your first locations to serve you 15 lbs are FREE Herbal Magic has given me my body my health and my happiness back Its the best phone call I ever made Olympic Medalist and Vancouver Commentator Elizabeth Manley lost 28 pOUndS inches Moated weewatch Affordable licensed Child Care with all the advantages enriched home child care of Home Wee Watch providers are screened and trained Unscheduled monthly home inspections Stimulating daily programs Reliable backup covers provider illness and holidays Exclusive Wee Learn educational program for children 1 months and older Income Tax Receipt supplied i am Inval nil 9059539902 www weewatch ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday April 17th 2010 1000 am Ray Twinney Complex Lounge 2 Note Any changes to the Constitution must be made in writing signed and submitted to the Secretary or mailed to Newmarket Minor Hockey Association PO Box 71081 570 Drive Newmarket Ontario L3Y 1 Y8 prior to March 2010 Coaching resumes now being accepting for the 2010201 1 season for all Rep teams Novice AA to Midget Tyke Select Resumes can be dropped off at the hockey office or mailed Deadline Friday February 2010 For more information please contact the Association Offices 9058980714 Introducing Dr Balaji Swaminath Dr Stephen Andrews is pleased to announce that Dr Balaji Swaminath has taken over the Dental Practice at 25 Wellington St East in Aurora Dr Andrews has been a pillar of the community providing his patients with the highest quality of care for over 38 years Dr Andrews built his reputation by treating his patients with the utmost respect in an extremely caring environment For this reason Dr Andrews was very careful about his selection of a successor Dr Swaminath graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2001 and ran a very successful practice in Goderich Ontario for years Dr Swaminath has relocated to the Aurora area in order to be closer to family and friends It is Dr intention to continue in the tradition of Dr Andrews by providing high quality dental care in a happy and relaxed environment Dr Andrews will continue on in the practice on a parttime basis Dr Swaminath is accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting patients both new and old Wellington St East Aurora