What was the first state to ban the use of a handheld phone while driving?

Most states are passing legislation that ban drivers from using handheld cellular devices while driving. Don't get caught red handed with a phone in your hand while driving. Use a Bluetooth headset while driving to avoid getting ticketed and fined for breaking the law. Even if your state has not yet banned using handheld cell phones while driving, the safe thing to do is to use a Bluetooth headset. You can find Bluetooth headsets in a wide range of styles, and there are many different models so that anyone can find a headset to match his or her budget.

Depends on what state your are asking about. Laws vary from state to state.

No, it is not. The states of the US vary widely in their laws concerning cell phone usage while driving. For comprehensive state-by-state information, please see "related links," below.

The simple answer is, TO MANY! While I do not know the exact number of accidents, teen drivers or otherwise, that are connected to cell phone use, I can tell you the states that do currently have bans on handheld devices while driving and other related information. Handheld Cell Phone Bans: 5 states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington), the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands have laws prohibiting driving while talking on handheld cell phones. With the exception of Washington State, these laws are all primary enforcement—an officer may ticket a driver for using a handheld cell phone while driving without any other traffic offense taking place. All Cell Phone Bans: No state completely bans all types of cell phone use (handheld and hands-free) for all drivers, but many prohibit cell phone use by certain segments of the population. Novice Drivers: 17 states and the District of Columbia ban all cell use by novice drivers. School Bus Drivers: In 17 states and the District of Columbia, school bus drivers are prohibited from all cell phone use when passengers are present. Text Messaging: 7 states (Alaska, California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey and Washington) and the District of Columbia have a text messaging ban for all drivers. Novice Drivers: 9 states prohibit text messaging by novice drivers. School Bus Drivers: 6 states legally restrict school bus drivers from texting while driving. Preemption Laws: 8 states have laws that prohibit local jurisdictions from enacting restrictions. In 6 other states, localities are allowed to ban cell phone use. Some states, such as Utah and New Hampshire, treat cell phone use as a larger distracted driving issue. Utah considers speaking on a cellphone to be an offense only if a driver is also committing some other moving violation (other than speeding). This information came from the Governors Highway Safety Association website URL: http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html. This site also has other information regarding state cell phone bans and links to other sources that may better answer this question if an exact number is need for cell phone related accidents. If your state does not currently have some sort of ban on cell phone use while driving and this is an issue that concerns you, I would suggest that you contact your states representatives and inquire about this growing problem.

Local and state law enforcement and the Division of Motor Vehicles.

The same as if you were driving with an in-state license, so long as you're driving on an unrestricted license in good standing from the state of issue.

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A violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

according to the California DMV website: The base fine for the FIRST offense is $20 and $50 for subsequent convictions. With penalty assessments, the fine can be more than triple the base fine amount.

Never heard of it, what state are they in? At the end of the day, I would call at least 3 driving schools with 800 #'s and see how their customer service is. If they are good on the phone and professional, they are probably doing things right when teaching.

Well, sometimes it is dangerous say for example, you are on a highway and you have a child in the car. But if you are on a country road and no one is there then it's OK. Sometimes there is a state law where you can or cannot be on the phone in a car.

The penalties vary from state to state, but are almost universally serious. Most include license suspension for a first offense.

A violation for talking on a cell phone while driving in NY carries a maximum fine up to $100.00. The judge has the discretion to dismiss it,reduce it to something less, or fine you from $1.00 to $100.00. In addition, there will traffic court costs in addition to the fine.

Usually reckless driving is around 4 points on your license. This varies from state to state and should be checked in your state.

As it uses a part of the brain connected to the reaction thought process which is very crucial when driving if a dangerous situation to occur the reaction of the driver due to the fact he/she is on the phone will lead to them to have delayed reactions often leading to injury and possible fatality as well as vehicle damage. It is against California State law. Is that reason enough for you? Stay Alive, Don't Phone and Drive!

Your phone book lists state office phone numbers and addresses of state officials.

you will be guilty if you get in accident.

After Edward awoke from his catatonic state, he spoke with Carlisle on the phone. His first words to Carlisle were "Is it possible?" When he got off the phone with Carlisle, his first words to Bella were "He thinks you're pregnant."

Yes, you can, subject to the restrictions issued to holders of learner's permits by that state and the state in which your permit is issued. However, there are some states which prohibit out of state learner's permit holders from driving within their state. I know Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., South Carolina, Arizona, and New Hampshire are among those which do not. You should always inquire within any state you intend on driving in about the legality of driving on a learner's permit from your state before you go driving there.

Yes, but you must make certain to ensure that the state you're driving in will allow someone to drive in their state on an out-of-state learner's permit. While most states do, there are some which do not. While driving out of your home state, you will be subject to both the conditions which your home state and which the state you're driving in places on learner's permits.

That would be North Carolina and it is due to the first successful flight of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk.

It you do not know the driving law in your state you can contact the traffic department of the state you want and get handed a copy of the rules.If you do not know the driving law in your state you could contact the local DMV. These questions will be covered during a state permit test.

The amount of time a driving record covers varies from state to state, but all will report any tickets or accidents that occurred in that state.

Whether or not you can transfer a driving permit to another state depends on the specific states in question. In Massachusetts, for example, you can transfer a driving permit if your previous state had similar enough laws.

The driving distance from the Connecticut state line to the Florida state line is about 975 road miles - roughly 16.5 hours of driving time.