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California
- Law went into effect on July 1, 2008
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: $20
Connecticut
- Law went into effect on October 1, 2005
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: $100, $150 for a second Offense and $200 for each subsequent offense.
30-day license suspension
$125 and 30-day license suspension (For minors) - Small market opportunity
Chicago
- Law went into effect on July 1, 2005
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: $50
Delaware
- Law went into effect on January 2, 2011
- Primary offense with $50 fine, which raises by $50 for each subsequent offense, up to $200
- Small market opportunity. Wilmington, DE is already a Hands-Free city, per previously enacted municipal law.
- Attention Delaware Motorists - The New Hands Free Cell Phone Law Is In Effect
Hawaii - Oahu
- Law went into effect on July 1, 2009
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: Up to $97
Hawaii - Big Island
- Law goes into effect on January 1, 2010
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: Up to $150; up to $500 if it results in a collision causing injury or damage
Maryland
- Beginning October 1, 2010, drivers must use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Secondary offense. Drivers will be stopped and fined only if they are found to be driving unsafely or are in violation of another law
- Fine: $40; $100 for subsequent offenses
New Jersey
- Revised law went into effect on November 2, 2007
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: $100
New Mexico
- No statewide law in effect
- Jurisdictions banning cell phone use while driving: Albuquerque (hands-free devices also prohibited);Taos (hands-free devices allowed); Gallup (hands-free devices allowed); Santa Fe (hands-free devices allowed)
- Fines: Albuquerque - $100; Gallup - $60; Santa Fe - $60; Taos - $50
New York
- Law went into effect on November 1, 2001
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: $100
Ohio
- No statewide law in effect
- Jurisdictions banning cell phone use while driving: Brooklyn (hands-free devices allowed);North Olmsted (hands-free devices allowed); South Euclid (hands-free devices allowed)
- Fines: Brooklyn - $35-$100; North Olmsted - $75; South Euclid - $100
Oregon
- Law goes into effect on January 1, 2010
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers under 18 cannot use a cell phone while driving at all
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: $142 minimum
Pennsylvania
- Law went into effect on November 1, 2009
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
- Fine: $100
Texas
- No statewide law in effect
- Jurisdictions banning cell phone use while driving: School Zones (hands-free devices are allowed); El Paso (hands-free devices are allowed)
- Fines: School Zones - up to $200; El Paso - up to $500
Washington
- As of June 11, 2010 violation is now a primary offense
- Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
- Secondary offense. Drivers will be stopped only if they are found to be driving unsafe or are in violation of other law
- Fine: $101
