[aprssig] No More Mobile APRS In California

[Patrick]

Oh come on, this should be common sense..  How can you honestly say 
you're in full control of the vehicle when you're also trying to hunt 
and peck on a keyboard...  The thing that I was shocked about was how 
low the fine is.

p

Phil - AD6NH wrote:
> Another tiddly-wink law to add to the pile of unenforceable ridiculous 
> laws in this state!  My opinion, of course
>
> Text messaging in motor vehicles is about to go the way of making 
> calls on hand-held cell phones in California.
>
> Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill Wednesday that will prohibit 
> California drivers from text messaging beginning Jan. 1. He signed 
> Senate Bill 28, authored by Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, that bans the 
> use of an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or 
> read a text-based communication while driving a motor vehicle. There 
> will be a fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each subsequent 
> offense.
>
> Simitian was also the author of the legislation that limits use of 
> cell phones by drivers in California to hands-free devices that went 
> into effect July 1.
>
> "Building on legislation already helping save lives in California, I 
> am happy to sign this bill because it further encourages safe and 
> responsible driving," Schwarzenegger said in a statement. "Banning 
> electronic text messaging while driving will keep drivers' hands on 
> the wheel and their eyes on the road, making our roadways a safer 
> place for all Californians."
>
> 73
> Phil - AD6NH
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