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- Law took effect on July 1, 2008
- First-time offenders will receive a $20 fineFOX News: California Bans Teen Drivers From Using Cellphones (September 14, 2007)
- Subsequent offenses result in a $50 fineFOX News: California Bans Teen Drivers From Using Cellphones (September 14, 2007)
- 15 other states have similar device-banning lawsFOX News: California Bans Teen Drivers From Using Cellphones (September 14, 2007)
- Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from any cellphone use while driving
- Those 18 and older are permitted to use their phones with hands-free attachments
- Applies to all drivers in California, including non-residentsSan Francisco Chronicle: Hands on wheel, off the cell phone (July 1, 2008)
- Text messaging is not prohibitedNPR: California Driving: Footloose And Hands-Free (July 1, 2008)
- Police can pull over drivers in violation of the law
- Could save as many as 300 lives per yearNPR: California Driving: Footloose And Hands-Free (July 1, 2008)
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On July 1, 2008, a law banning the use of handheld cellphones while driving went into effect in California and Washington. The use of a phone with hands-free attachments is permitted for drivers over the age of 18.San Francisco Chronicle: Hands on wheel, off the cell phone (July 1, 2008)
The law was signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on September 13, 2007.FOX News: California Bans Teen Drivers From Using Cellphones (September 14, 2007)
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RT @behindthecut: The hands free law should apply to morons who eat Big Macs while driving !
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RT @behindthecut: The hands free law should apply to morons who eat Big Macs while driving !
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The hands free law should apply to morons who eat Big Macs while driving !
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Why is it that no one can follow the hands free driving law?!?
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Calif passed a "hands free" cellphone while driving law. Its a complete failure. Recently saw Sacto cop driving with phone ear
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