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If you’re heading out this March Break and planning on packing your cell phone there are many popular travel spots nowadays that ban the use of cell phones while driving. So if you’ll be driving to your destination or renting a car once you’re there, before you make a call behind the wheel make sure you won’t get in trouble for it.
In Canada
Provinces where bans are already in place:
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Quebec
Provinces where bans are being discussed:
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Alberta
In the United States
States where some form of ban exists:
• California
• Connecticut
• New Jersey
• New York
• Utah
• Washington
• Washington, DC
The states of Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio and Pennsylvania allow cities or regions to implement their own bans. So while a ban might not be state-wide, there are cities within each of these states where bans have been implemented and are enforced.
Around the world
Bans on using cell phones while driving extend beyond North America. Many popular international destinations where you’ll want to think twice about using your cell phone while driving because it may be banned include:
• Australia
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Chile
• China
• Denmark
• Egypt
• France
• Greece
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Russia
• United Kingdom
Before you go
If you’re planning on packing your cell phone to take on holiday with you, check with your cell phone provider to confirm your phone will work when you get there and don’t forget to pack your charger. Also, familiarize yourself with the local laws about cell phone use. It could save you money in fines and help make your holiday hassle-free.
Finally, don’t forget to pack your travel insurance as it can also help you avoid unnecessary costs and hassles while travelling. Canada’s Consular Affairs Bureau strongly urges that Canadians “DO NOT leave Canada without supplementary medical insurance” on their website.
Even for the smallest of accidents, or the most common illnesses, emergency medical travel insurance offers you protection by ensuring you get the attention you need, when you need it while not having to worry about how your emergency treatment will get paid.
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