New cell phone laws
New cell phone laws
By: Courtesy Tehachapi Police Department
Description: A new law taking effect on July 1, which pertains to vehicle driving procedures.
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Posted by editor Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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The Tehachapi Police department wishes to inform all citizens of a new law taking effect on July 1, which pertains to vehicle driving procedures.
Vehicle Code 23123 prohibits ALL drivers from using a hand held wireless telephone while operating a motor vehivle. Hands-free devices and speaker phones are exceptions as is any call to an emergency provider.
Vehicle Code 23124 prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using either a hand or hands-free device.
The law applies to both California and out of state drivers.
the Uniform bail and Penalty Schedule lists the fine for a first offense at $76.00. A second offense is $190.00.
Thank You for observing the law.
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