Uconnect Phone, Bluetooth® Wireless Handsfree, IPod® Integration

Alberta's new Distracted Driving law is coming into effect this Thursday, September 1^st.  Are you READY?  If not Go HANDS FREE with DERRICK DODGE and Authentic MOPAR accessories!

Introducing the ultimate in vehicle hands free technology!  The MOPAR Uconnect Phone, Bluetooth wireless handsfree, IPod Integration system allows you to stay connected while on the go!

The Uconnect hands free system utilizes Bluetooth technology to allow you to use your cellular phone to connect to your vehicle without the hassle of a docking station or wires being visible.  Phone ringing?  Need to make a call?  Dial your phone using simple voice commands.

Need to cruise to your favorite music?  No worries!  The Mopar Uconnect system is also compatible with IPods.  Simply plug your IPod into a custom cable located in your glove box or center console and you're ready to go!  Since you're using the Mopar Uconnect system, your Ipod remains charged, remains attached, and out of your view which means less temptation for you!

For more information about this item or other hands free devices, call our Parts experts at 780-434-7452 for auto parts or 780-435-3618 for Truck parts.

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Are YOU ready for Alberta's New Distracted Driving Law (Bill 16)?

It's been a long time coming.  Starting September 1^st, 2011, the new Distracted Driving Legislation, (Bill 16) will make it unlawful to drive distracted in the province of Alberta.  So what constitutes "distracted driving"?  According to the Government of Transportation website, distracted driving includes:

·         Hand held cell phone usage

·         Texting or emailing

·         Using laptops, video games, cameras and videos

·         Inputting info into GPS devices

·         Writing, printing or sketching

·         Personal grooming

·         Reading printed materials in the vehicle.

This new bill is a "complement" to the current "driving without due care and attention" legislation and includes all vehicles including bicycles! Moreover, this bill is relevant to all urban and rural areas of the province and the fine will cost you $172.00!  Yikes!!

In the case of drivers who are pet owners, if you are pre-occupied with a pet while you're driving, the police officer may argue that being distracted by your pet is comparable to the bans listed above and can he or she can charge you! 

Also, did you know that Traffic Safety Act 115(2)(i) is in the current legislation and allows police officials to charge a driver who allows anything (including a pet) if said object interferes with your ability to access your vehicle controls and impedes the safe operation of your vehicle?

Furthermore, Traffic Safety Act 115(2)(i) gives police the ability to charge a driver who allows anything (including a pet) to obstruct the driver's vision in any direction at any given time. 

In addition, if you get caught driving distracted under the new Distracted Driving Legislation, AND violated the provision in the Traffic Safety Act listed above; the police officer has the option to charge you with violating one or all of the laws above. 

For more on the Distracted Driving Legislation (Bill 16) click this link. http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/DistractedDriving.htm

Don't get caught behind the wheel unprepared!   If you're not currently set up with a hands free device in your vehicle, don't worry, the expert Parts staff at Derrick Dodge can get you hooked you up for as little as $129 + applicable taxes and installation fees on some models.