cell phone and cars

Talking in texting in California is against the law. From the dmv dot ca dot gov under cellphonelaws The new Wireless Communications Device Law (effective January 1, 2009) makes it an infraction to write, send, or read text-based communication on an electronic wireless communications device, such as a cell phone, while driving a motor vehicle. Two additional laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving went into effect July 1, 2008. The first law prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle, (California Vehicle Code [VC] §23123). Motorists 18 and over may use a “hands-free device. The second law effective July 1, 2008, prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using a wireless telephone or hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle (VC §23124). Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these laws. (I am only putting two main questions) Q: When did the wireless communications device (no texting) law take effect? A: The law took effect January 1, 2009. Q: When did the handheld wireless telephone laws take effect? A: The laws took effect July 1, 2008. They can use bluetooth: Drivers 18 and over are allowed to use a “hands-free” device to talk on their wireless telephone while driving. The following FAQs apply to those motorists 18 and over. It goes on to say that they are not supposed to dial while driving. I hope this helps, I am not sure how many States have this law. It is something that I am sure people think they can get away with and do it.

In italy driving while using the cell phone is against the law, there is a heavy fine of 160€ and 5 points (you have 20 points when you get your license and gain 2 point every 2 year without infractions) are taken away from your driving license. But anyway many people still do this, i think it is a very dangerous habit since people are really distracted when using the phone. Happy mylotting

It's against the law here in the UK-they still do it! A well publicised case here had a Woman tracked by a police helicopter and followed til they stopped and arrested her cos a patrol saw her at the wheel at lights munchin an APPLE! (Cos She had her hand off the wheel..)IIRC,I think the Judge thought it a waste of resources bringing in the helicopter..It wasn't like She had tried to run and it was a high speed hot pursuit issue!

i really hate that too. accidents can happen in seconds, in a blink of an eye, and these people texting while driving its really annoying. they dont think that when accidents happens, crash, they are not the only ones who will suffer, what if they hit another car, or hit a person walking or crossing the street. they really are so

Talking and texting on the phone are against the law in my state, but because the police department in my town is short-staffed, it is rarely enforced. However, if the police do see someone driving dangerously and they are on their cell phone, the driver will get pulled and have to pay a larger fine. When I do have to text, I wait until stoplights and try to keep it as short as possible. I hate having to talk on the phone while driving, and I try to pull off the road when I can.

Yes it should be banned. In each and every state. It's dangerous, it's annoying, and it causes bad habits and bad manners. Plain and simple.

Hey, Driving while using your phone where I live is also against the law. But for some reason I still see people doing it, I have no idea why, but they just do it. Maybe people still like to break the law, the might think its 'cool'. Make sure you have a good day, Happy Lotting!!

I wait until I get home from where I am at to call on the cell phone. It makes it easier. I have tried to drive before and talk on the cell phone, and it is a little harder as I have one hand on the steering wheel and one on the cell phone. I have just dedided that I shouldn't do that anymore. I could get into an accident, and possible get killed or kill someone else. I definitely wouldn't text message and drive and those that do that, are just asking or it bit time. In m state as of the first of next year, it will be against the law to talk on the phone and drive, and I am all for that. The best thing that people can do is either wait to call someone, or use a bluetooth headset, that way their eyes are on the road tneir hands on the steering wheel. Have a great day, and happy mylotting.