California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

The state of California has banned the usage of cellphone while driving which will be effective from January 2017.

By Sukesh

It is a normal sight to see a driver holding the cellphone on one hand and driving the vehicle in traffic, it may not seem like such a dangerous habit but the consequences can be worst.

California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

To put an end to the usage of cellphones while driving, the state of California has banned the usage of cell phone by the person sitting in the driver's seat. The ban states that it is illegal to operate such mobile devices using your hands.

California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

The legislation signed by Governor Jerry Brown makes it illegal to use cellphone while a person is driving a vehicle. The only means to operate a mobile phone is through a Bluetooth headset or via Bluetooth-ready infotainment system on the vehicle.

California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

Apart from receiving and initiating a call, any other usage of mobile phone such as playing music or using GPS navigation is also prohibited and will attract a traffic ticket if caught.

California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

But most of the modern cars are equipped with infotainment system through which you can pair your mobile device and can have the content of the cell phone mirrored on the vehicle's system.

California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

CHP officer Jesus Chavez said, "Sometimes when we're at scenes of accidents, I have people that pass by during, trying to film the incident and that is definitely unsafe to drive like that through an incident."

California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

Although, usage of cell phone holder or any other method to mount the mobile device in a fixed position exempts the driver from this new law. But streaming videos and taking pictures is illegal.

California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

Taking into account that this law is still in its initial phase, there might be some modifications brought into the law in the future. The ban will come into effect from January 1, 2017.

California Bans Use Of Cellphone While Driving; To Be Effective From January 2017

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Article Published On: Monday, December 19, 2016, 11:48 [IST]
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