Is there a law for the US for cell phone use while driving?

Does Pa. have a law about using a cell phone while driving?

According to The Governor's Highway safety Association, Pennsylvania does not currently (January 2011) have any laws about using a cell phone while driving. See Related Links.

When is it against the law for drivers to not use their cellular devices while driving?

you are not to use your cell phone at all when driving so even if your at a stop light its illegal to use your phone while on the road

Does Illinois have a cell phone law?

Illinois is currently in the process of making it illegal to drive while talking or texting on a cell phone while driving. It was approved in the senate, as of May 2009, and is waiting to be signed by the governor.

What is the state law on cell phone ban while driving?

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

How much is the cellphone fine in Nova Scotia?

It is against the law in Nova Scotia to use a hand-held cell phone or text-message while driving. This has been the law since 2008. You can use a hand-held cell phone if it is an emergency, and using the hands-free function on a cell phone is also still allowed. The fine for using a hand-held cell-phone or text-messaging while driving is $169.91 (first offence).

Are you allowed to talk on your cell phone in Washington D.C. while driving?

The Washington D.C. hands free driving law went into effect on July 1st , 2004. Under the law motorists can still dial a cell-phone call manually, but must use a hands-free device to talk on their cell phone while driving.Washington D.C. Police will issue traffic citations to motorists who are seen with a cell phone to their ear while driving.Officials in D.C. advise against using a cell phone at any time while driving, however the law is clear that a hands freedevice is allowed should a person choose to drive and talk.Like many of the other hands free driving laws across the United States , drivers are allowed to use their cell phone while driving to make emergency calls only.First time offenders of the law will have their fines suspended, if they submit proof that they have acquired a hands free device.If drivers from other jurisdictions are ticketed for a cell phone driving infraction, those drivers could lose their drivers license if they fail to pay their Washington D.C. ticket.In addition to the Washington D.C. hands-free driving law, police will specifically report on any accident if cell phone use was a factor. The speculation is that accidents that involve cell phone use may be treated as a much more serious offense since the accused driver was violating a traffic law when the accident took place.The fine for repeat offenders will be $100 for each violation. In 2006 Washington D.C. police officers handed out over 6,000 tickets for driving while using a cell phone.

Does cell phone use while driving in NY affect insurance premium?

it is against the law, so if you are caught you will be fined and the consequenses that follow.

What amendment contains the equal protection clause?

Which one of the following would most likely be violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's equal protection clause? A. A federal law prohibiting women from talking on cell phone while driving a mini van B. A state law prohibiting women from talking on cell phone while driving a mini van

Does Florida have a law banning cell phones while driving?

no.....

What is Pennsylvania's law on cell phone use while driving?

No, it is not illegal in PA. California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington are the current states with a ban on talking on the phone while driving. It should be illegal: it's dangerious, crashes have happened, people have died.

What is one organization or group trying to stiop teens from texting and talking while driving?

Osha is trying to ban texting and driving by teaming up with the Department of Transportation to pass a law saying it is illegal to use a cell phone while driving

Is it against the law to talk on a cell phone and drive in the state of Missouri?

I just spoke to a police officer and he said that it is not illegal to text or talk on a cell phone while driving YET. They are trying to pass it as a law. A law was recently past that it is illegal to drive and text under the age of 21yrs. in the state of MO. Now you can and probably will be found guilty if you are on the phone talking and are involved in an accident.