[4fatguysinaminivan]

I know there are laws in effect in certain other places already and they are spreading to many other states and provinces rapidly, but they may not cover quite as much as the ones we're about to experience.


http://www.gov.mb.ca...rs/new_law.html

http://www.cbc.ca/ca...n-manitoba.html

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Drivers caught texting or using handheld cellphones in Manitoba face steep fines as of July 15.

Under the amendments to the Highway Traffic Act, motorists face a fine of almost $200 if caught breaking the new law.

Hands-free phones are still okay. Fine for texting or talking on cell while driving nets you the "steep" fine of $200, but no demerits added to one's license according to several sites.

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The amendments also ban smoking in vehicles when children under the age of 16 are present. That fine is also about $200.

http://www.gov.mb.ca...vers/index.html

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Changes to the Highway Traffic Act also ban smoking tobacco in cars when children under 16 are present.

Studies show the same toxic chemicals found in your car's exhaust such as formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide are found in tobacco smoke. By smoking in your car when children are present, you are increasing their risk of developing serious respiratory illnesses.

Agree? Disagree? Love these laws or hate them?

This post has been edited by 4fatguysinaminivan: 06 July 2010 - 07:57 AM

[Buzzby]

I for one have no problem with any of these laws comming into effect. In fact I'd go so far as to say it's about time. Now more than ever you have to watch your mirrors while driving and keep tabs on what's around your own vehicle 360 degrees because you never know when some cell phone idiot isn't paying attention to what they're doing and they wander into your lane or are about to come piling into you from behind. It's really gotten quite crazy out there.

One thing is sad though, that parents who smoke actually need a law in order to get them to do what's right by their kids.