cell phones should not be allowed while driving?
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"Studies show that driving while talking on a cell phone is extremely dangerous and puts drivers at a four times greater risk of a crash," said Janet Froetscher, president and CEO of the NSC. "Driving drunk is also dangerous and against the law. ... It's time to take the cell phone away."
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When did it become illegal to use a mobile phone whilst driving? The first mobile phone driving laws were introduced in December 2003. From 2007 the penalty stood at three points on your licence and a £100 fine.
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The new law allows a driver to use their cell phone to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single-touch activation without holding the phone. Remember, hands-free is not necessarily distraction-free.
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There's no law that says you are not allowed to wear headphones while driving a car or truck or riding a motorbike. However, that doesn't mean it's a good idea. Driver distraction comes in many forms and one of them is noise.
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“Anything else could land them in trouble, even if they are in a car park, drive-thru or petrol forecourt.” It's illegal to hold a phone or sat nav while driving or riding a motorcycle. You must have hands-free access, such as: a bluetooth headset.
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Research has shown an increased risk of traffic accidents, about 3–4 times greater chance of an accident, when mobile phones (either handheld or with a “hands-free” kit) are used while driving due to distraction. Children have the potential to be at greater risk than adults for developing brain cancer from cell phones.
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The current penalties for using a mobile phone while driving, introduced on 1 March 2017, are: You can get a fixed penalty notice – a £200 fine and 6 penalty points for using a hand-held phone when driving. You can get 3 penalty points if you don't have full view of the road ahead or proper control of the vehicle.
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That's the conclusion of a new study, which finds that people who talk on their phones while driving may already be unsafe drivers who are nearly as prone to crash with or without the device. The findings may explain why laws banning cell phone use in motor vehicles have had little impact on accident rates.
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California drivers who use their mobile telephones while stopped at a red light can be ticketed by police, according to a court decision issued Monday. Using a cell phone while driving is a violation of California law. ... Nelson said it's safe to use a phone while stopped.
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The good news is that it is technically legal to wear earbuds while driving in Georgia. However, it is against the law to wear actual headphones. A new law was passed in Georgia last year called the “Hands-Free Phone Law.” This law makes it illegal for anyone to talk or text on a cell phone while driving.
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There is no specific law that prevents you from using headphones while driving, you could still be penalised if it can be deemed to be distracting. Many motorists may wear headphones to be able to use their phones hand free, as many modern headphones come with an inbuilt microphone.
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The Ontario Highway Traffic Act doesn't specifically prohibit the use of headphones while driving, but it does require motorists to pull over for approaching police, fire and ambulance vehicles. ... Along with cellphones, hand-held music devices must be hands-free while driving.
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Know the law Hand-held or hands-free cell phone use while driving is against the law in Wisconsin for any driver with a probationary license or instruction permit, except to report an emergency. No driver may use a hand-held, mobile device when driving through a road work zone, except to report an emergency.
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Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is illegal. ... But from 1 March 2017, the penalty doubled – so being caught using a mobile phone while driving now carries a penalty of six points and a £200 fine.
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According to the law it is illegal to drive with earplugs from your phone. However, the law is very clear that while operating a vehicle, you are not allowed to have headphones over both ears unless you're hearing impaired.
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Wearing headphones is not permitted while driving, unless the headphones are used for communication in connection with controlling the course or movement of said vehicle.
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Plenty of people think it's OK to use a mobile phone if the car they're driving is stuck in a queue or has stopped at traffic lights, but that's not true. It's still illegal, and it could still land you in a lot of hot water with the police. Remember, the law applies whether you've stopped or you're moving.