Using cell phones while driving
It is illegal to drive and:
- Talk on a cell phone
- Text or e-mail
- Wear headphones while driving, unless it is a single-sided headset for a cell phone
- Watch videos or TV while driving
A driver can use a cell phone while driving in the following situations:
- To report an emergency and get help
- When a driver is on the shoulder of the road and parked
- When using a GPS device, including devices that come with the car
- When using a hands-free or voice-operated function on a phone, like a headset, Bluetooth device, earpiece, or speakerphone
Fines for using a cell phone while driving include:
- $75 the first time
- $100 the second time
- $125 the third time
- $150 for every time after the third time
A driver may also have his or her license suspended after getting caught 4 times.
Note: Drivers under 19 can never use cell phones, even ones that are hands-free, except in case of emergency to contact a law enforcement agency, health-care provider, or emergency services agency.
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