I know you can use the hands-free device, but I keep hearing rumors that it's illegal to talk on the actual cell phone while driving, at least in California. Any comments appreciated.
2006-09-13 21:43:06 · 13 answers · asked by slippy812 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No, it is not true....yet. The measure, SB1613, was introduced by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto. The bill requires drivers to use hands-free devices, such as speaker phones and ear buds. The bill will go back to the Senate for final consideration, then to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has signaled that he favors such a bill. The measure, If adopted, would take effect July 1, 2008, and authorize police to cite violators with a $20 ticket for the first offense and $50 for each offense thereafter.
2006-09-13 21:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by yearning_nomadic_spirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-11 17:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I regularly drive from the Mojave Desert of Southern California to Los Angeles and it is still legal to drive while talking on a cellphone. There must be about 2 billion drivers in California and about 3/4 of them have a cell pressed to an ear through grid-lock traffic or speeding down the open freeway. In fact, I'm surprised when I see someone like me driving without one and no stereo or radio with those mega-bass speakers and just paying attention. I don't think they'll pass it in California because it would over-flood the traffic court systems.
2006-09-13 22:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by HisChamp1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if it officailly has been passed but I heard a while back that they can pull you over if they feel you are being distracted by anything such as a cell phone putting on makeup even eating. I grew up in California but I am in NY now I know its illegal to drive on the base with it but I dont know about the state law on that. I refuse to where that earpeice thing so thank god my cell has speaker phone or I'd never get to where I have to go cuz you have to pull over if you are using it!
2006-09-14 03:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by ArmyWife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put your cell phone into a large Sea Shell, like a Conch maybe...then the police will think you are just listening to the sea which is not illegal yet!
2006-09-13 21:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some counties have passed that law. Really being pushed state-wide. They should pass it. to many idiots and jackasses showing off on their cels while driving with one hand...they need a good f_ck in the as_
2006-09-13 21:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shoudent do it at all but in california the law states that if anyone was caught talking in the sell phone he will pay like a ticket
2006-09-13 21:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This law stands up in many countires of the World. It's valid in Romania too, where I come from!
2006-09-13 21:55:55 · answer #8 · answered by Nightswan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not yet, but they are proposing a law that it will be illegal unless you are on an earpiece.
2006-09-13 21:46:48 · answer #9 · answered by diaryofamadblackman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a couple states have that law. I think it should be illegal everywhere
2006-09-14 03:32:47 · answer #10 · answered by Brian S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋