<div dir="ltr">Another tiddly-wink law to add to the pile of unenforceable ridiculous laws in this state! My opinion, of course<br><br>Text messaging in motor vehicles is about to go the way of making calls on hand-held cell phones in California.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>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.<br><br>"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."<br>
<br>73<br>Phil - AD6NH<br><a href="http://www.aprs2.net">www.aprs2.net</a><br><a href="http://www.aprsca.net">www.aprsca.net</a><br></div>