Hands Free Law In Washington State
They say we can no longer hold our cell phones in our hands while we drive, but what if your phone held your hand? Or your wrist.
this is another way to have use of your phone and drive without taking the risk of getting that dredful ticket.
this is another way to have use of your phone and drive without taking the risk of getting that dredful ticket.
Washington’s new cell phone law takes effect this summer If you’re driving on the freeway, you can travel more than the length of a football field in the time it takes to read a short text message.
For the past few years, if police pulled you over for a traffic infraction, they also could ticket you if you were holding your cell phone and talking. Now, talking on your cell phone could be the violation that gets you pulled over to begin with.
Starting on June 10, 2010, talking or sending text messages while holding a wireless device will carry a $124 fine, after legislation signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire that changes the current cell phone law into a primary traffic offense.
Type of driver New requirements All drivers Must use hands-free devices, except in emergencies. New drivers with instruction permits or intermediate licenses Not permitted to use wireless devices at all, except in emergencies. -WSDOL
For the past few years, if police pulled you over for a traffic infraction, they also could ticket you if you were holding your cell phone and talking. Now, talking on your cell phone could be the violation that gets you pulled over to begin with.
Starting on June 10, 2010, talking or sending text messages while holding a wireless device will carry a $124 fine, after legislation signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire that changes the current cell phone law into a primary traffic offense.
Type of driver New requirements All drivers Must use hands-free devices, except in emergencies. New drivers with instruction permits or intermediate licenses Not permitted to use wireless devices at all, except in emergencies. -WSDOL
