California Bans All Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving
- February 21, 2017
- Categories: Vehicle Accidents
As of January 1, 2017, it is officially a crime to hold a cell phone for any reason while driving in California.
Handheld talking or texting has long been illegal, but the prior law failed to address holding a phone for other reasons, like browsing a playlist or using a navigation app. That loophole is now closed. With the safety of so many motorists at stake, it is worth examining why the new law was necessary, how i...
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