laws on phones in cars?

Question

for the states where it is now illegal to talk on cell phones in cars, is it also illegal to talk on car phones while driving (yeah, car phones died out in the mid 90's, but there may still be some cars with them)?

and what about text messaging and stuff?

Answer 1

In the Washington State constitution it says the legislature cannot pass a law that singles out a group of people.

If the law says you cannot talk or text on your cell phone while driving, wouldn't this law single out cell phone users as a group, making it an unconstitutional law?

It is still legal for users of radio equipment to talk on their radios. This is true for law enforcement, truckers, Ham operators, radio dispatched contractors, etc. Radios are not hands free devices.

There is already a law on the books banning distracted driving. Why not enforce the use of cell phones under that law instead of passing something that could be veiwed as unconstitutional?

Answer 2

Yes, it is illegal to use car phones as well as cell phones in those states. However, it is only illegal to text message and drive in one state; Washington. Quite frankly, I think it should be illegal to text and drive in ALL states. That's just plain stupid.

Answer 3

It is only illegal for the driver, but I think that as long as you have a hands-free device, such as a blue tooth, then it's OK. Text messaging is out unless you're not driving.

Answer 4

The motor vehicle would desire to be table sure, lawfully parked, engine off. table sure at site visitors lighting fixtures furnishings, street works etc remains an offence. in case you purely pull over you are able to nonetheless be inflicting an obstruction or a risk to different street shoppers, additionally an offence. not being in suitable administration of a motor vehicle and not being able to have a suitable view additionally are endorsable offences. So accomplishing into the glove field for sweeties, examining maps, programming sat navs, brushing your hair, shaving, eating, eating and an entire host of comparable activities ought to get you £60 and 3 factors. shop the two palms on the wheel and pay interest.

Answer 5

yes...if you read the laws carefully you will see they say mobile phones...which will cover any wireless device used for communication and text messages are usually included.

Answer 6

As long as it's hands-free you can use it no matter what type of phone it is. If you have to hold it and/or type something into it, then it's not hands-free.