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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Why do Californian's still use their cell phones while driving? It is against the law.(3 Answers)
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Why do people speed, run stop signs, not use blinkers, cut people off and a host of others while driving. Because they don't care and are only ...
Is it illegal in any states to talk on the phone while driving a car?(3 Answers)
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According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, there are eight states where it is illegal for all drivers to talk on a hand held cell phone while driving ...
Do cell phone bans (while driving) really matter? Do they change your behavior, or the behavior of people you know?(7 Answers)
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their habits most people didn't. Then the law came in requiring people to have hands free kits. This actually did make a big difference when it came ...
