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CA Officials Remind Drivers Of Hands-Free Law


Tuesday, June 17, 2008

by Bay City News Service

Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, and the California Highway Patrol reminded drivers Monday that they have to switch from hand-held cell phones to hands-free devices by July 1.

The new law, authored by Simitian, prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from using any type of cell phone while driving. Anyone over 18 can drive and talk on the phone while using a hands-free device.

Full story with video on CBS 5 website