States with Cell Phone Bans While Driving
by Bob Bentz
Recently, this author was pulled over in the state of Connecticut for using a cell phone while driving. As a native of Pennsylvania, where cell phone use while driving is permitted, I simply was not aware of the law.
Therefore, as a reader service to readers of the Text Message Blog, I provide an updated list of states where you should not use a cell phone while driving.
California — cell phone use while driving banned effective July 1, 2008
Connecticut — cell phone use while driving banned October 2005
District of Columbia — cell phone use while driving banned July 2004
New Jersey — cell phone use while driving banned 2004
New York — cell phone use while driving banned November 2001
There are many states that have partial bans on the use of cell phones while driving. Most common is the ban on school bus drivers using cell phones. Some states have banned the use of text messaging while driving.
As for the $100 fine levied on me by the state of Connecticut. I gathered evidence that there were no signs notifying drivers when they entered the state of Connecticut. I asked to speak to a judge prior to my trial date. When the state agreed to lower my fine to $35, I accepted it, deciding to not fight city hall any longer.
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November 19th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
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