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New Driving Laws Taking Effect July 2008

published on February 2nd, 2008 . by Premier Communications

New Cellular Phone Laws that Go Into Effect July 1, 2008

From the State of California http://www.dmv.ca.gov/cellularphonelaws/

 

Minors (under 18 years of age)
VC §23124		 Drivers 18 years of age or older
VC §23123
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.
 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.

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