{"id":1688,"date":"2022-11-23T04:36:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T04:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?page_id=1688"},"modified":"2023-01-13T21:14:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T21:14:47","slug":"california-cell-phone-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/car-insurance-quotes-online\/safe-driving-tips\/california-cell-phone-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Cell Phone Laws in California"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A National Highway Transportation Safety Administration report states that: In 2008, 5,870 people lost their lives and an estimated 515,000 people were injured in police-reported crashes in which at least one form of driver distraction was reported on the crash report.<\/p>\n

Safe Cell Phone Use<\/h3>\n

California laws prohibit all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle,(Vehicle Code (VC) \u00a723123)<\/a><\/strike>. Motorists 18 and over may use a \u201chands-free device.\u201d Drivers under the age of 18 may NOT use a wireless telephone or hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle\u00a0(VC \u00a723124)<\/a><\/strike>.<\/p>\n

California Cell Phone Law<\/h3>\n

Effective July 1, 2008, there is NO grace period when California motorists will only get a warning. These hands-free or cell phone usage laws apply to out-of-state drivers and is only applicable to the person driving a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

A law enforcement officer can pull you over just for this infraction. The base fine for the FIRST offense is $20 and $50 for subsequent convictions. With the addition of penalty assessments, the fines can be more than triple the base fine amount. The violation is a reportable offense and a conviction will appear on your driving record, however, DMV will not assign a violation point.<\/p>\n

The law allows a driver to use a wireless telephone to make emergency calls to a law enforcement agency, a medical provider, the fire department, or other emergency services agency.<\/p>\n

Cell Phone Safety Tips:<\/h3>\n
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  • Learn to use the redial, speed dial or voice dial features.<\/li>\n
  • Keep your phone within easy reach.<\/li>\n
  • You can use the speaker phone if you do not have a \u201chands-free device\u201d.<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t use your cell phone while driving in bad weather.<\/li>\n
  • Select safe times to dial, for example, when stopped at a light or in a parking lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n\n
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