california CA Cell Phone Laws: Legislation for laws requiring hands free cell phone usage are going in effect all over the USA! Ironically, it has been proven headsets often increase radiation exposure when not  shielded or used properly.
Prohibits, beginning January 1, 2005, any person using a cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle unless the telephone is designed and used in a manner that allows hands-Free operation and the operator keeps both hands on the steering wheel. Allows emergency exceptions.
Assm. Simitian (D)
Introduced February 23, 2001. From Assembly Committee on Transportation with author's amendments, January 7, 2002. Read second time in Assembly January 7, 2002 and amended. Rereferred to Transportation Committee. Hearing scheduled for January 14, 2002. In Assembly Committee on Transportation, failed passage January 14, 2002. From Assembly Committee on Transportation without further action pursuant to JR 62(a). Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec 10(c) of the Constitution.
Broad distraction bill. Makes it an infraction to drive a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner that results from engaging in any distracting activity that interferes with the safe operation of the vehicle.
Asmm. Marco Firebaugh (D)
Introduced January 14, 2002. To Assembly Transportation Committee. Hearing scheduled April 1, 2002. Hearing scheduled for April 22, 2002. Not heard.
Prohibits drivers from using a hand-held cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. Requires the CHP to collect data about cell phone involvement in motor vehicle crashes.
Assm. Joe Simitian (D)
Introduced February 7, 2002. To Assembly Transportation Committee February 15, 2002. In Assembly Transportation Committee, failed passage April 22, 2002.
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