CA Says No Texting, Emailing or Instant Messaging While Driving

Susy Owen

Attorney

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Last Thursday, California officially became the 6th state to ban texting, and other communication while driving. The law comes after it was determined that cell phone use holds the highest association with car crashes than any other cause, according to California Highway Patrol Sgt. Trent Cross. The ban includes texting, email, instant message and all other methods of two-way communication. A CHP spokeswoman stressed that the law affects drivers even while stopped at a traffic light.

First time offenders are fined $20, followed by $50 for infractions thereafter. It must be noted that the addition court costs, of local jurisdiction’ penalties, and other fees may result in a fee up to five times that.

To easily access the California Vehicle Code for further information, log on to the DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov and click on the “Publications” button in the upper left hand corner of the home page.