Ban on cell phone usage and texting while driving.

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  Nevada Law. 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 1^st, 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 2^nd $100, and the 3^rd $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 read more here. Consider this your 1st warning.....