Ma'am, What's In Your Hand?

Breakin The Law

Following the lead of New Jersey, California will enforce new legislation in a few days..a ban on hand held cell phones while driving as of July 1st.  Here's the breakdown:

18 and older:  If you must talk on a cell phone while driving, you absolutely have to use a hands-free device beginning July 1, 2008.  If you break the law, your first offense will cost you $20 and it will be $50 for each subsequent conviction.  (seems kind of cheap to me..will be interesting to see cops pulling over folks for these violations)

Younger than 18:  It is pretty simple for you … cell phones are completely banned.  You may not use a cell phone while driving and you may not text or use laptops.  This is a strict law and if you are under 18 and using a cell phone while driving, you will be fined. (BTW..who is using a laptop while driving?  Sounds kind of impossible to me?)

My Prediction: The state of California will make a windfall of cash from cell phone fines..because Cali-folks cannot go without their cell phones, and most will be too lazy to buy hands-free devices until they get caught.  Only time will tell..