2007 - Drivers Can’t Talk On Hand-Held Phones While Driving

County of Los Angeles
Department of Consumer Affairs
New Consumer Laws 2007

Telephones: Drivers Can’t Talk On Hand-Held Phones While Driving

Vehicle Code 12810.3

Effective July 1, 2008

This law makes it an infraction for drivers to talk on a hand-held phone while driving, unless the phone is being used to make an emergency call. Hands-free phones are permitted.

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.

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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