Reminder for Cali drivers - new cell phone laws in effect 7/1

[MarieSam]

Great reminder!! Is there a law already in place for not putting on your makeup while you drive? I'm so guilty of that. hehehe. Shame on me

 

I too hate how gas is gouging my bank account right now. It's awful!! My little Honda used to fill up on about $18 of gas, the other day it took $41 and I was unhappy. And to think, gas prices always go up come summertime because of travel, goodness, I'm ready to convert my car into one of the vegetable oil running vehicles.

[amyh]

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Originally Posted by starchild As for gas, I literally work 1 mile from home and don't drive too far outside of work, so I don't feel it. But, if I drove more I'm sure it would be killing me! The trip to the OC and back last week was more costly than it used to be, that's for sure!

I do too! We've discussed this before, but we both work across (the 405) the way! How funny! I work so close, but still, I got used to filling up w/ $40 tops, now its like $70! My bro lives in Northridge and I hate that fact that I hesitate driving out there to visit my neice and nephew.

[ACDCDCAC]

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Originally Posted by amyh I know its for our safety, but if the govt want us to get a head set, they should pay for it!

i completely agree. wa state is converting to all-HDTV in feb '09. if you are a cable suscriber they will give you a converter, but if not you can only get a $40 coupon to use. any non-HDTV will NOT WORK without the converter after this day. Bunch o' crap if you ask me

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Originally Posted by LC_Rachel I have a feeling more states will follow. Oregon has been discussing this one for awhile now.

WA state:
Cell Phones
As of January 1st, 2008, it is illegal to text message while driving.
Beginning July 1st, 2008, it will be illegal to drive while chatting on a hand-held cell phone. Handsfree OK, but no discounts, coupons, or freebies from any cellular provider are availble.
If caught you will be slugged with a $101 fine.

[starchild]

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Originally Posted by DougsGirl i completely agree. wa state is converting to all-HDTV in feb '09. if you are a cable suscriber they will give you a converter, but if not you can only get a $40 coupon to use. any non-HDTV will NOT WORK without the converter after this day. Bunch o' crap if you ask me WA state: Cell Phones As of January 1st, 2008, it is illegal to text message while driving. Beginning July 1st, 2008, it will be illegal to drive while chatting on a hand-held cell phone. Handsfree OK, but no discounts, coupons, or freebies from any cellular provider are availble. If caught you will be slugged with a $101 fine.

Interesting, I wonder how many states have similar laws. Out here they are also doing the cable switch...not cool.