If your cell phone is more than a few years old, you might not be able to use the latest hands-free headsets that are available on the market. There are many to choose from, models that fit inside your ear like earbuds and full headphone styles as well. Some bluetooth enabled car stereos will even allow you to talk through your car stereo.
All is not lost, however, because if your phone supports a wired headphone you can still use your cell phone while driving without handling it. There are even some adapters on the market that can allow you to use a bluetooth headset with a phone that has a standard headphone jack.
For ease of use, however, bluetooth headsets go a little further. Not only do they allow you to talk without holding the phone, many can also be configured to work with speech recognition to enable you to dial the phone hands-free and also end the call without having to reach for the phone. Wired headsets and even those adapters won’t allow you to do that.
If you’re concerned about getting a ticket under the upcoming hands-free laws in Ontario, your best bet is to make sure you have a cell phone that has Bluetooth support, and that you make use of a Bluetooth headset.