held phones

Is Hands Free Law A Moving Violation?

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Is Hands Free Law A Moving Violation? A violation of the handheld cellphone ban currently does not count as a point on your driving record. (California uses a “point system” for moving violations. If you accumulate too many points, your insurance rates increase and you may lose your privilege to drive.) What is the fine

What Was The First State To Ban The Use Of A Handheld Phone While Driving?

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What Was The First State To Ban The Use Of A Handheld Phone While Driving? Background: In response to public concern about driver distraction from cellular telephones, New York became the first state to ban handheld cell phone use while driving. The law, accompanied by considerable publicity, included a warning phase (November 2001), after which