Almost a month ago a new CA law went into effect banning cell phone use while driving. You had to have a hands-free device, but the joke of the law was that you couldn't talk on the phone while driving, but you could text :)
Well, today the CA Senate approved a bill to outlaw texting....but the Governor said he won't sign any bills into law until we get a budget. If approved the fines would be around the same as for cellphone use...$20 for the first offense, and $50 for the next.
And if all that doesn't make you believe CA is trying to make drivers pay attention to the road, they also passed a bill outlawing pets on laps (or in arms) While driving. This one if signed into law wouldn't go into effect until July of next year, 2009. I always did wonder what would happen if Fido got too excited while riding in the drivers lap.....If this law gets signed, the fine would actually be more than for using your cellphone or texting !
OK, so now I am waiting for them to ban eating while driving....no more driving through McDonald's and eating that hamburger on our way to our next appointment..... LOL :)
By: Kathy McGraw- CELLing Realty
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