We’ve all heard or read about the new laws that will take effect this summer regarding the use of cell phones while driving. As Realtors and title reps, we spend many hours in the car and many of those hours on the phone.
Getting a ticket can be costly, as can the outcome of the distractions while negotiating the streets with one hand on the wheel and the other on our ear.
The CHP produced a 3 page FAQ regarding both VC 23123 and VC 23124 that take effect July 1, 2008.
Below are some of the Q/A to know:
- Effective July 1, 2008 without a grace period;
- Bluetooth or wired earpieces or speaker phones comply with the handsfree rule;
- Both ears cannot be covered by a device;
- Exempted are emergency calls to: police, medical provider, fire department or other emergency service;
- Texting - ironically - is not excluded but you can be pulled over if the police feel you’re distracted;
- No one under the age of 18 can use a cell phone in any manner while operating a vehicle
- The fines start small but graduate with each offense; and
- Violations will show on your driving record, but no point will be added against your record.Have a safe trip.
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