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So what exactly is banned under the new law? Any manual communication while operating a motor vehicle is illegal. That means no sending or reading text messages, IMs, or e-mail while driving. And make sure you hit that send button before you start moving -- if you draft an e-mail while parked, but wait to hit send till you're already moving, you are in violation of the law. This ban also extends to browsing the Internet or watching television.
There are no exceptions or technicalities to get you out of this one. Touch screen or QWERTY keyboards won't make a difference. Neither will a red light or traffic jam. If you're in the driver's seat in a lane of traffic tapping out a message, you'll get slapped with a $20 fine for your first infraction, and $50 for each subsequent violation.
Hit the read link for even more answers to questions about the new ban. [From: LA Times]
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Subscribe to commentsrjkaczmarekJan 2nd 2009 9:49AM
I live in NJ which has this law and yet have seen anyone pulled over for it because they have to be doing something else (speeding, making an illegal turn, etc.) in order to being stopped. They can't just be stopped for texting. It's a law with no teeth in it. Until statistics are kept on how many accidents are caused by people texting or using their cell phones while driving little will be done to stop its use. Get the insurance companies involved and you'll see the pressure to stop using cell phones while driving rise.
matyJan 2nd 2009 9:50AM
In the UK its a £60 ($87) for using a phone and 3 points (same as a speeding ticket, 12 points for a 3 year ban), if reaching court, up to £2,500 fine. And its not just phone, anything in your hand or anything distracting you. A woman got fined for just eating an apple.
Mind you, I totally agree with the law.
Tasia659Jan 15th 2009 1:59AM
Yes ,I totally agree with this Law. It needs to be enforced all over the country. I have had so many close calls with people on there cell phone while driving. I cant even recall all the times someone has almost ramed me while talking on the cell phone..I don't like close calls at all. I take on a GREAT RESPONSIBILITY when I drive. It is important to be a safe driver but also ensure the lives and loved ones of others that are also on the road.
I manage to survive the day without talking on my cell phone while operating a 2000lb vehicle on the road at high speeds or in rush hour traffic. Everyone else can to.
God bless the U.S :)