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25 09 2008

Text on a California Car Cell Phone - Get a Fine in January

Posted by: Flap in Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cell Phone

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill into law yesterday.

Let the bill-signing season begin. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed SB 28 by Sen. Joe Simitian to ban text messaging while driving.

The bill starts off with a $20 fine for offenders, with the fine escalating to $50 after the first offense. The law takes effect Jan. 1.

Two years ago, Schwarzenegger signed Simitian legislation to require drivers to use hands-free devices while talking on cell phones.

Flap sees very little effect of the current cell phone law since everyone continues to use their cell phones while driving. The fines are low - $20. Why buy a $60.00 hands free device when the chances the cops will see pull you over are nil?

This is a “feel good” law and won’t eliminate accidents from inattentive driving which is the stated purpose.

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5 Responses to “Text on a California Car Cell Phone - Get a Fine in January”

1. stock trading says:
   September 25th, 2008 at 2:35 pm

   The “feel good” law, I like that. I don’t think higher penalties are the answer either.

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2. links for 2008-09-26 | FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog says:
   September 26th, 2008 at 1:01 am

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3. maquinas de oficina says:
   September 26th, 2008 at 5:39 am

   I think once somebody highprofile is killed by someone driving while using a cellphone ,text or talking, then you´ll see enforcement and big time fines.

4. Doubling Stocks says:
   October 8th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

   I would rather pay a $20 fine than buy an expensive hands-free device but then again, I always avoid text messaging while driving because I’m mature and wise enough to know that it’s really not safe. I don’t know about the others but that’s how it is. Why? You will stop text messaging because of the law or would you stop text messaging while driving because it could cost your life? tsk tsk tsk for those who think immaturely….

5. herodotos @ gli cyprus car hire says:
   October 13th, 2008 at 5:54 am

   Research has shown that texting while driving is more dangerous than drugs or alcohol! Think about that for a while!

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