yeah, the law was passed like, last year or something? It was only passed in certain states though
ADDED: It's illegal throughout the nation in a good many countries, including here in Britain, certainly for hand-held phones. "Hands-free" sets are supposedly allowed in UK vehicles, but it's a grey area and you could still be held to be not in full control of the vehicle. I switch mine right off!
Even though many people don't want talking on your cell phone while driving to be illegal, it should be because you cannot focus on driving as much as you would if you weren't talking. Serious accidents can happen even when you take your attention off of the road for a few seconds.
Only bans those under 18 from talking or texting on a cell phone.
Talking on your cell phone while driving is not dangerous.
No. It is illegal to be driving a car while holding the phone up next to your ear, but if you have a hands-free device such as a speakerphone or a Bluetooth headset, even driving and talking is permitted. It's also illegal - and stupid - to send or receive text messages or to type anything on the phone while you are driving.
Nope, it is illegal to text while driving in Arizona though.
In Brooklyn, Ohio it is illegal tio use a cell phone while driving
No, it is not illegal in PA. California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington are the current states with a ban on talking on the phone while driving. It should be illegal: it's dangerious, crashes have happened, people have died.
Some jurisdictions don't allow to be talking or texting while driving because it could cause accidents. You will have to check your local laws.
Yes, talking on a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving should be illegal as it can increase the risk of accidents due to distraction and reduced reaction times. Many studies have shown the dangers of using a phone while driving, leading to laws prohibiting this practice in many places.
no
Many states have bills in progress to outlaw hands on cell phone talking and texting. That is because there is a linkage to increased accidents and deaths while driving using a cell phone. There is a study that concludes that cell phone use reduces your skills just as driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Yes.