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California Drivers Go Hands-Free July 1, 2008
A California state law regarding hands-free cell phone takes effect on July 1, 2008.
The law stipulates that drivers over the age of 18 may not talk on a cell phone while driving unless they use a hands-free device, such as a headset or a Bluetooth. However, drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from any use of a cell phone while driving.
If caught using a cell phone, regardless of age, the state will fine you $20 as a first offense. Any violations after that will be raised to $50, no matter how often they are caught. This law is for anyone who drives on California roads, even those visiting from out of state.
The California Senator who instituted the bill believes that this law will help to save between 300 and 900 lives per year. Every year, up to 4,000 Californians are killed in car wrecks. Many of these fatalities are blamed on cell phone distraction.
The California Highway Patrol states that use of cell phones while driving has been the number one cause of driver distraction in recent years. The danger of cell phone distraction is being compared to the danger of drunk driving, since both render the driver unable to properly focus on the road, resulting in a high number of car wrecks. The bill hopes to prevent and decrease the fatalities and injuries related to collisions caused by driver distraction.
The benefits of hands-free devices are debatable for some.
Several studies indicate that whether hands-free or hand-held, it is the attention diverted from the road to the conversation that causes the dangerous distraction for drivers. Others hope that this new law proves to save the lives of many drivers.
Many other states have, or they are working on, similar restrictions of cell phone use.
Car wreck attorneys are working to help those who have been affected by driver distraction from cell phone usage.
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