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Homes throughout the Greater Toronto Area are worth more than they have been in decades, as the real-estate market continues its dramatic resurgence

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In September 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,196 sales, up 28 per cent from September 2008. The average price for September transactions was $406,877 – up by 10 per cent compared to the same month last year. Year-to-date sales, at 66,437 were up 4.5 per cent compared to the first nine months of 2008. Average price, at $388,417 was up by almost 1.5 per cent.

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The provincial ban on the use of hand-held devices while driving will take effect on October 26, 2009.

The new law will make it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial, or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices (All drivers may use hand-held devices to call 9-1-1). Hands-free devices will still be permitted. The new law also prohibits viewing a display screen unrelated to the driving task such as laptops or DVD players while driving.

Fines Begin February 1, 2010

Following a three-month period that begins October 26, where the focus will be on educating drivers, police will start issuing tickets on February 1, 2010. Under Ontario's new law, fines of up to $500 can be levied against distracted drivers who text, type, email, dial, or chat using a prohibited hand-held device.

Hands-Free Devices

The new law applies only to hand-held wireless communications and hand-held electronic entertainment devices. This means drivers must only use wireless devices that can be used in a "hands-free" manner:

· a cell phone with an earpiece or headset using voice dialing, or plugged into the vehicle's sound system

· a global positioning system device that is properly secured to the dashboard or another accessible place in the vehicle

· a portable audio player that has been plugged into the vehicle's sound system.

Some wireless devices require that users push a button to activate and/or deactivate the device's "hands-free" function. This activity is permitted under the law.

Exceptions

Drivers will not be permitted to use hand-held communication and entertainment devices when driving, with the following exceptions:

· Calling 9-1-1 in an emergency situation

· When the driver has safely pulled off the roadway and is stationary or is lawfully parked.

Other devices not included in the ban:

· Viewing a display screen used for collision avoidance systems

· Viewing a display screen of an instrument, gauge or system that provides information to the driver about the status of systems in the motor vehicle.

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Bill 118, banning drivers from using handheld devices while operating a vehicle on the road, will become law on October 26, 2009. The legislation will prohibit drivers from holding devices such as cell phones, smartphones, iPods or other portable MP3 players, or portable games while driving. Viewing display screens on devices not required for driving such as a laptop or DVD player is also prohibited. Dashboard-mounted and hands-free devices, including commercial GPS units, will be permitted. Drivers will be allowed to use any device while pulled-over or parked in a way that does not disrupt traffic. Violating the ban will likely carry a fine of $500

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For more information on buying or selling a home in Mississauga please contact Sham Pathania at 416-562 - 8417.

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