State law bans cell phone use while driving ~

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Tomorrow, July 1st, in California a new state law will ban the use of hand held cell phone use while driving ~

There are several other states to put cell phone bans in place. From different articles I have read - New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have similar bills. Some articles also include Washington and Utah ~ Please let me know and post it here if you have contrary information about what states have cell phone bans because the articles seem to vary ~

But for certain the California law starts tomorrow ~ The law will allow for cell phone use with hands-free devices such as Bluetooth headsets. Also, the new law prohibits a person under the age of 18 from driving using a cell phone even if equipped with a hands-free device ~

Fines for breaking the new law will be $20 for the first offense and $50 every time after, but none of the tickets will impact the driver’s insurance. Many cars sold today feature their own built-in hands-free devices, and it is expected that many more vehicles will come with this technology standard in the future ~

Safe driving to all !! ~

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Keepin' our roads safe ~

 

OO! - this iz a good one coralinni!! - talkin' about da new laws set for those who use their cell phones on da go - THNX FOR SHARIN'!! :D

 

DAT RIGHT!! - with more and more people travelin' around in their autos (more than ever!) -- n' with roads soo congested these days.....it is important to practice safety behind da wheel -- n' put away those darn cells!! -- There have been stories of near-fatal accidents caused by people talkin' on cell phones while drivin' ~ which is unfortunate but could be prevented'z ---- With many leadin' fast-paced hectic lives, busy schedules, runnin' from ehre to there in da blink of an eye......we might think that multi-taskin' can make us more productive n' get much more done in less time ~ When in actuality.....it really slows us down, gettin' less done n' more prone to accidents n' mistakes (some which could cost lives) ----- {U'd be amazed what krazy nutty things people do behind da wheel -- like shavin' while drivin', or puttin' on make-up, crunchin' numbers..... even blowin' a trumpet for pete's sake!! - lol)

But we must realize.....we weren't designed to effectively multitask --- it confuses da heck out of things!! - Instead.....one must be mindful in what they do.....one at a time -- esp. when it comes to things that take concentration like operatin' a vehicle ---- If one has to make a call....or receive one......It's best to pull over to da side and do so --- NOT while on da road!!! ~ eeeeK! No! no!

Hopefully such new laws (as long as they are reasonable laws) -- will prevent more accidents from happenin' - n' keepin' people from usin' their cells in innapropriate times ----- (like here in Noo Yawk.....they have reeal strict fines for disobeyin' da cell phone rule)

 

But then again --- some....just do what they do anyways.....despite da laws --- (Until they get into trouble's!!) ~ but it's still good to keep things in check n' keep da roads safe ~  Stayin' respnsible behind da wheel ---- YEAA!!

 

STAY SAFE!! - n' BUCKLE's up!!  -

 

~ Peace, Love, Joy ~

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tickets vary

Also the fines seem to vary depending on the city and county ~ The local news in San Diego states the fine for the 1st offense is 97 dollars and 211 for the second offense! ~

And Yannaki - I have also seen some very strange examples of drivers multitasking in their cars!