With or without a hands-free device, motorists are at a significantly greater risk of getting into a serious accident when they use a cell phone and drive, a new study says. The Ontario Medical Association called on its provincial government to enact laws reducing the cell phone dangers. The Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, and Nova Scotia have banned the use of hand-held cell phones. "Doctors know all too well the consequences of driving while distracted," OMA president Ken Arnold said. The group stated: "The OMA has found evidence that cell phone use (regardless of … [Read more...]