SB33 Details

Senate Floor Amendments of 4/23/07 clarify that no person
under the age of 18 years, regardless of whether or not
that person possesses a valid driver’s license or permit,
may use a wireless data device while operating a motor
vehicle.
Get the details on this bill here.

California “Hands Free” Cell Phone Law July 1st 2008

California Senate Bill 1613 (SB1613) signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006 says, Californians will have to put down their cell phone while driving and become hands-free by July 1st 2008.The new driving law, brought forward by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, requires motorists to use a hands-free device when using a cell phone while driving.

The new California driving law will impose a fine of $20 for a first-time offense and a $50 fine for each additional offense. The bill allows exceptions for calls to law enforcement agencies for emergency purposes, or emergency services personnel while operating an authorized emergency vehicle.

In addition to these exceptions, commercial truck drivers, tow truck drivers and operators of farming vehicles are also exempt.

The text of the new law is located here:  SB 1613 and SB 33

California SB 33

SB 33
DIGEST : This bill prohibits persons who are under the
age of 18 years from using a wireless telephone or other
mobile service device while operating a motor vehicle.
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