Hands Off: Wilmington's Ban on Use of Handheld Cell Phone While Driving Takes Effect
Effective today (January 1, 2010), anyone caught talking on a handheld cell phone while driving a motor vehicle (or riding a bicycle) in Wilmington, Delaware will face a $50 fine.
This measure, passed by Wilmington City Council on August 20th, also bans the use of cell phones for texting and emailing. There are exemptions from the ban for emergency use of phone, law enforcement and emergency personnel who need to make work-related phone calls from their cell phones while driving.
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We have the same new law in Oregon . . . no driving and celling/texting.
Same here in Oregon, as Carla says, except the fine is $140.00
I am curious if those who use headsets and speaker phones are exempt from the ruling.
Carla & Wayne, Thanks for sharing. I wonder... What are the effects of hand-held cellphone bans in Oregon
Sam, Yes, headsets and speaker phones are exempt... must free both hands for drivinig. Cell phone use while operating a moving motor vehicle or while riding a bicycle will only be allowed when equipped with built-in speakers or a hands-free accessory.