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

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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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