California- New Cellular Phone Laws that Go Into Effect July 1, 2008
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Drivers 18
years of age or older |
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| 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 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:
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