As of October 2011, warnings will be issued to drivers caught using handheld phone devices and/or texting while operating a motor vehicle. (see Attached) You have to commit a primary offense, such as speeding, during this period to be stopped and warned of the up-coming laws. Starting January 1st, 2012, it will be considered a traffic violation, and you will be stopped for handheld phone usage and cited. The 1st violation will cost you $50, the 2nd $100, and the 3rd $250. Consideration was made to implement suspensions, but was not passed. Handheld gaming devices will probably be considered under the same legislation. Studies have shown that phone usage while operating a motor vehicle may be just as bad as driving while drunk (See attached). Consider this your 1st warning.....
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Ban on cell phone usage and texting while driving.
As of October 2011, warnings will be issued to drivers caught using handheld phone devices and/or texting while operating a motor vehicle. (see Attached) You have to commit a primary offense, such as speeding, during this period to be stopped and warned of the up-coming laws. Starting January 1st, 2012, it will be considered a traffic violation, and you will be stopped for handheld phone usage and cited. The 1st violation will cost you $50, the 2nd $100, and the 3rd $250. Consideration was made to implement suspensions, but was not passed. Handheld gaming devices will probably be considered under the same legislation. Studies have shown that phone usage while operating a motor vehicle may be just as bad as driving while drunk (See attached). Consider this your 1st warning.....
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