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Stop and text: That’s the message the Quebec Transport Ministry is sending out as it launched a plan for highway wi-fi and text zones Tuesday.

Seven parking zones, with green “Halte” signs and diagrams for texts and Wi-Fi as indicators, are now operational. There are three zones are on Highway 40, as well as spots on Highways, 15, 10, 55 and 20.

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Three more zones, on Highways 40 and 20, will complete the first phase of the project.

Transport Minister Robert Poëti inaugurated the project at Baie-de-Maskinongé Tuesday, saying the Wi-Fi technology will prompt motorists to stop, rest and catch up on their text messages and route details.