CELL PHONE AND TEXTING LAWS

Each state has its own cell phone and text messaging laws and enforcement. Some local jurisdictions may have additional regulations. Here are some highlights: 1. California, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington, DC, prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones...

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Published in:Beverage Industry 2010-08, Vol.101 (8), p.58
Main Author: Kolman, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bans
Cellular telephones
Distracted driving
Enforcement
Service introduction
State laws
Text messaging
Traffic accidents & safety
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Summary:Each state has its own cell phone and text messaging laws and enforcement. Some local jurisdictions may have additional regulations. Here are some highlights: 1. California, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington, DC, prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. 2. No state bans all cell phone use for all drivers, but many prohibit all cell phone use by certain drivers. 3. Twenty-eight states and Washington, DC, ban text messaging for all drivers.
ISSN:0148-6187