Wednesday, January 02, 2008
♥ New Cell Phone Law
Minors (under 18 years of age)
VC §23124
are prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone, including a hands-free device, and/or a mobile service device (pagers, texting devices, laptops, etc). are prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless a hands-free device is used.
Exceptions:
Drivers 18 years of age or older
VC §23123
are prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless a hands-free device is used.
Exceptions:
emergency situations, for example: calls to law enforcement, health care provider, fire department, etc.
The fines for both laws are:
REFERENCE:
California Department of Motor Vehicles
VC §23124
are prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone, including a hands-free device, and/or a mobile service device (pagers, texting devices, laptops, etc). are prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless a hands-free device is used.
Exceptions:
- emergency situations, for example: calls to law enforcement, health care provider, fire department, etc.
- while operating a vehicle on private property
Drivers 18 years of age or older
VC §23123
are prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless a hands-free device is used.
Exceptions:
emergency situations, for example: calls to law enforcement, health care provider, fire department, etc.
- emergency service providers operating an authorized emergency vehicle during the course of employment.
- while operating a vehicle on private property.
- a person operating a commercial motor truck or truck tractor (excluding pickups), implements of husbandry, farm vehicle, school bus, transit vehicle, or tow truck, if using a two-way radio operated by a “push-to-talk” feature that does not require the device to be close to the ear.
The fines for both laws are:
- $20, first offense plus administrative fees.
- $50, second or subsequent offenses plus administrative fees.
REFERENCE:
California Department of Motor Vehicles
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