California Enacts a Cell Phone Law
9 Apr 2008 / PECalifornia Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation that prohibits the use of handheld mobile phones while driving in the state.
Effective July 1, 2008, the legislation prohibits drivers from using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle unless the driver uses a hands-free device. Drivers who violate the law will face a base fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense.
I can’t talk on my cell phone while I’m driving?
What a dopey law!
Can I still eat a chili dog while I’m driving? Can I drink a beverage? Can I try to find my favorite song on the CD player? Can I perform any number of activities that require the use of at least one hand and are at least as distracting as a phone call?
Has anyone else noticed that we have too many laws? And that every new one takes away one more precious freedom or one more hard-earned dollar, usually for no good reason?
11 Apr 2008 @ 12:07 pm
To be honest witcha, I totally missed this one. It shows why this sort of thing happens all too frequently…like the anti-smoking laws. I am totally anti smoking so the no smoking laws didnt bother me. I need to more watchful. Here is an example from another industry NOW in the news.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120787056112706437.html?mod=djemBestOfTheWeb