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State laws on the use of cellular telephones |
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Arizona |
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A.A.C. Title 17 Chapter 6, Art. 1 R17-9-104 |
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A school bus driver shall not wear an audio headset or earphones or use a cellular telephone whenever the school bus is in motion. |
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Administrative code provision; no penalty specified |
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California |
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Vehicle Code 2890 |
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Rental cars with cellular telephone equipment must include written operating instructions concerning its safe use. |
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$100 maximum for first violation; $200 maximum for second; $250 for third and subsequent violations committed within one year |
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Florida |
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FLS 316.304 |
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Cellular phone use is permitted as long as it provides sound through one ear and allows surrounding sound to be heard with the other ear. |
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$30 for each violation; nonmoving violation |
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Illinois |
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Public Act 92-0152 |
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A single-sided headset or earpiece is permitted with a mobile phone while driving. |
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No penalty |
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Massachusetts |
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GLA 90-13 |
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Cellular phone use is permitted as long as it does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle and one hand remains on the steering wheel at all times. |
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$35 maximum for first violation; $35 to $75 for second violation; $75 to $150 for third and subsequent violations committed within one year |
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Massachusetts |
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GLA 90-7B |
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No person shall operate a moving school bus while using a mobile telephone. |
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No penalty specified |
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New Jersey |
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AB 2487 |
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Requires cell phone use to be noted in traffic accidents. |
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No penalty specified |
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New Jersey |
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AB 3241 |
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Prohibits holders of a driver examination permit from using a cellular phone or other wireless communication device; defines use as talking, listening, or using keys; emergency exception. |
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No penalty specified |
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New York |
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Vehicle and Traffic Code s1225-C |
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Drivers prohibited from talking on handheld mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle. |
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Not more than $100 |
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