Hands Free (7/1)

[Shiba-Kun]

Don't forget that the new "hands free" cellular law starts up today here in California.

Link:
New Cellular Phone Laws that Go Into Effect July 1, 2008

I'm going with a bluetooth enabled headunit in my car. So far so good. I just haven't had a chance to synch my address books and such. But sound quality through the speakers & mic is good, and the noise cancelling function is decent.

[Randomhero]

verizon had for 1 day only 2 weeks ago, gave out 1k bluetooth head units FREE just because of the law.

[Shiba-Kun]

List of other laws. My friend sent me this, but the amounts of the fines seem wrong to me. Can anybody verify them? For example isn't the cellphone tickets $76 & $119?

NEW FINES STARTING JULY 1, 2008.......YOU BETTER BE CAREFUL!


New Driving Fines for 2008 for State of California

1. Carpool lane - 1st time $1068.50 starting 7/1/08 (The $271 posted on
the highway is old). Don't do it again because 2nd time is going to be
double. 3rd time triple, and 4th time license suspended.

2. Incorrect lane change - $380. Don't cross the lane on solid lines or
intersections.

3. Block intersection - $485

4. Driving on! the shoulder - $450

5. Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as of
07/01/08.
Cell phone use must be 'hands free' while driving.

6. Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and
drivers get tickets .

7. Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit.

8. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!)

9. As of 07/01/08 cell phone use must be 'hands free' while driving.
Ticket is $285. They will be looking for this like crazy - easy money
for police department

[UltraMagneticAL]

I am really really glad this law went into effect. i cant count how many times i've been run off the road by women SUV drivers on their phones