Even though California law forbids drivers to talk on hand-held cell phones, many still do. Since the law was put into effect in July 2008, more than 200,000 tickets have been written statewide. Individuals are still violating the law. Yucca Valley and Twenty Nine Palms police want their roads safe; they recently cited close to 60 people for using hand-held phones while driving.
It seems some drivers still do not realize that talking on a cell phone is not only dangerous for that person, but those around him or her. The police want to keep their motorists safe. It was determined by a study conducted at the University of Utah that using a cell phone, including a hand-free phone, “delays a driver’s reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit.”
If you are involved in an auto accident because someone was busy talking on a cell phone, I urge you to contact a successful Personal Injury attorney who will make sure you are compensated for your injuries.
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Recently an article appeared in the Orange County Register newspaper, which made a lot of sense; I thought I would share it with you. It was about a proposed bill that would increase fines for drivers who violate the hands-free and anti-texting laws. This includes bicycles.
The State Senator in Northern California introduced Senate Bill 1475. This bill makes it illegal to use a phone while riding a bike and it increases fines for those using a phone (talking or texting) without a hand-free device. A first-time offense would cost the driver $50 and additional offenses would be $100. A texting fine, now $20 would become $100.
According to the California Highway Patrol, because of the hands-free cell phone law, there has been a 20% reduction in fatalities and collisions in California. This new bill would promote safety for those who use a bicycle for transportation.
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