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MUC SAFETY: Handheld ban enacted Feb. 1 BY FOE m fiantauzzi®yrmg.wm During the past three months, York police have heard a lot of excuses after drivers are pulled over for so-called distracted driving. One driver spun a tale of not actually talking on the phone but instead, using it to scratch an ear itch. Another driver tried to talk their way out of a ticket by claiming they were just holding their cell- phone. Police began issuing $155 tickets Feb. 1. Since then there have been 447 warnings and 794 charges laid. Sgt. Ed Villamere said. More than 1,200 ‘distracted drivers’ nabbed by cops Once again the Mayors Youth Council (MYC) made Youth Week a great success. ' Thank you to all our contestants who took part in the Stouffville has Talent contest and to everyone who participated in the week long event. 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The charges have been laid for two infractions; using a handheld device while driving. such as a cell- phone and driving while using a handheld entertainment device, such as a DVD or laptop. Motorist can buy a hands-free device for less than the cost of the fine, Sgt. Vlllamere said. The distracted driving law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or e-mail using handheld cell- phones and other handheld com- munications and entertainment devices. Drivers can use the devices hands-free. The legislation also bans the viewing of display screens, NETWORKING OROP'II FOR BUSINESS "OH! "momma! JOIIIISFOISTOIYTIIE! Pre-tegistmbon is required! no 9 93 Thunday, 1m 10 .m. 10:30 - 11:00 mm. as! SLW (yd! SIM Ages 3â€"6 mm . \v N What’s 07 in Begins the first week of June at the Stouffville Clippers Sports Complex - Keith Acton 2 Shinny Public Skate Tuesdays and Wednesdays Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. and from 11:00 am, Sundays - 1:00 pm. from 1:00 â€" 3:00 pm. 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Presented by the Doc 5 Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum Ope n Saturday, June 5th Whitchurch - Stouffville 10:00 a.rn. - 4:00 p.rn. Spend the day exploring 12 heritage sites in our community (free of chargel). Many of these heritage treasures are rarely open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what happens behind-the-scenes! Sites include the Stouffville Lawn Bowling Club, the Doctor’s House (6659 Main Street), Charlinda Belgian Chocolates, UPCOMING STARLIGIIT CINEMA SCREENING Wednesday, June 9 7:00 p.m. THE YOUNG VICTORIA (PG) 9:00 p.m. BREAKFAST WITH SCOT (PG-13) WETOCOISTWCTIOIOFTHE NEWVISITOI/COIWIMCENM THEMUSEWWIHBEQOSEDFROMMOIZZTOIAYH,MO. Richardson Masonic Lodge a Walking Tour. Form infarction visit: mdoompennca York Pride Fest Smening fidets: $7.50 at the door driving erratically. such as failing to drive in a marked lane or careless driving. Distracted driver blitzes have been included as part of regular enforcement, York police said. Even so, he regularly sees three and five motorists using handheld devices during his short drive to pick up his children from school. “Ten tickets isn't going to stop some people," he said. Drivers’ compliance with the new legislation is not as high as it could be, Ontario Safety League president Brian Patterson said. He sees several drivers a week using cellphones while driving, OIlIIE "(KITIIS AVAILABLE ! Saturday, June 26 8 pm. JUSTIN MINES "His musical talent needs no crutch... Really, it seems like a slam dunk.” The Globe Mail 2010 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES! (Folk / Pop) 535 regular $20 students Experiente the BEST in Arts 8. Entertainment! he added. Earlier this week. Toronto police enacted a zero-tolerance policy for the ofl'ence. Sgt. Villamere noted the laying of charges remains at an officer’s discretion and some people require different levels of education than others. 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