County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs New Consumer Laws 2008

AUTOS & CELL PHONES: TEENAGE DRIVERS CAN’T TALK AND DRIVE

Vehicle Code Sections 12810.3, 23123, 23124

Effective July 1, 2008 all drivers can use only hands-free phones while driving, unless they are making an emergency call.

Effective July 1, 2008, persons under the age of 18 years old are prohibited from driving a car while talking on the phone, even if the phone is hands-free. Emergency calls are exempted.

A violation of this law is an infraction with a fine of $20 for the first violation, and $50 for each subsequent violation. The driving records of violators will not be affected.

For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
web site: dca.lacounty.gov