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The laws 
State laws on the use of cellular telephones
State Statute or rule Description Penalties
Arizona A.A.C. Title 17 Chapter 6, Art. 1 R17-9-104 A school bus driver shall not wear an audio headset or earphones or use a cellular telephone whenever the school bus is in motion. Administrative code provision; no penalty specified
California Vehicle Code 2890 Rental cars with cellular telephone equipment must include written operating instructions concerning its safe use. $100 maximum for first violation; $200 maximum for second; $250 for third and subsequent violations committed within one year
Florida FLS 316.304 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. $30 for each violation; nonmoving violation
Illinois Public Act 92-0152 A single-sided headset or earpiece is permitted with a mobile phone while driving. No penalty
Massachusetts GLA 90-13 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. $35 maximum for first violation; $35 to $75 for second violation; $75 to $150 for third and subsequent violations committed within one year
Massachusetts GLA 90-7B No person shall operate a moving school bus while using a mobile telephone. No penalty specified
New Jersey AB 2487 Requires cell phone use to be noted in traffic accidents. No penalty specified
New Jersey AB 3241 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. No penalty specified
New York Vehicle and Traffic Code s1225-C Drivers prohibited from talking on handheld mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle. Not more than $100

Source: NCSL, 2002

 

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