Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Blog 2010 November Police Focusing on Drivers Violating Hands Free Cell Phone Law and Texting Today and Tomorrow Previous Post | Next Post Police Focusing on Drivers Violating Hands Free Cell Phone Law and Texting Today and Tomorrow Posted By Christine McGuire || 22-Nov-2010 California Vehicle Code Section 23123 provides that a person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking and is used in that manner while driving. A violation of CVC 23123 is an infraction, a charge less serious than a misdemeanor. It is punishable by a base fine of $20 for a first offense however the total fine is $145. Today and tomorrow from Santa Cruz County to Ventura County along the central coast law enforcement will focus on drivers violating the hands-free cell phone law and texting. According to law enforcement, a significant number of drivers have been involved in traffic collisions where inattention due to cell phone use played a role. If you arrested or charged with a crime, contact Christine McGuire, the Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Attorney; Santa Cruz DUI Defense Attorney; Santa Clara DUI Defense Attorney/Lawyer. Categories: Criminal Defense, DUI, DUI with Injury, Misdemeanor Share Post
Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Blog 2010 November Police Focusing on Drivers Violating Hands Free Cell Phone Law and Texting Today and Tomorrow Previous Post | Next Post Police Focusing on Drivers Violating Hands Free Cell Phone Law and Texting Today and Tomorrow Posted By Christine McGuire || 22-Nov-2010 California Vehicle Code Section 23123 provides that a person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking and is used in that manner while driving. A violation of CVC 23123 is an infraction, a charge less serious than a misdemeanor. It is punishable by a base fine of $20 for a first offense however the total fine is $145. Today and tomorrow from Santa Cruz County to Ventura County along the central coast law enforcement will focus on drivers violating the hands-free cell phone law and texting. According to law enforcement, a significant number of drivers have been involved in traffic collisions where inattention due to cell phone use played a role. If you arrested or charged with a crime, contact Christine McGuire, the Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Attorney; Santa Cruz DUI Defense Attorney; Santa Clara DUI Defense Attorney/Lawyer. Categories: Criminal Defense, DUI, DUI with Injury, Misdemeanor Share Post