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2009 Update - New Cell Phone Law Passed
Effective - 12/1/2009 The new bill, House Bill 1094 Prohibits operators of a motor vehicle who are under 18 years of age, operators of a school bus, and motor vehicle carriers regulated by the public utilities commission from using a wireless telephone while a motor vehicle they are operating is in motion. HB 1094 does permit the operators of a motor vehicle who are 18 years of age or older to use a wireless telephone equipped with a hands-free accessory and deems the use of a wireless telephone by an operator as a class A traffic infraction. The new law takes effect on December 1st, 2009. According to the bill the fines will be as follows: $ 50.00 Fine Plus a $6.00 Surcharge for a First Offense$100.00 Fine Plus a $6.00 Surcharge for a Second OffenseThis information can also be verified and tracked at the NCSL website or you can use the House Bill 1094 Link to Read through the Legislation.
Colorado Driving and Cell-Phone LegislationDrivers that are using any type of instruction permit are prohibited from using any kind of mobile communication device such as a cell-phone. This includes text-messaging and does not allow for hands-free operation of a cell-phone. Regardless of age, if you are driving with any kind of learner or instruction permit this law applies. Like many other states around the country, the violation of this cell-phone driving law is a secondary offense. A secondary offense means that the driver using a cell-phone or mobile communication device must first be violating a primary enforcement law such as reckless driving, speeding or running a red light before they can be ticketed for violating Colorado's cell-phone law. More Information Colorado's Cell-Phone Law
Here are a couple of government websites that have similar information regarding Colorado's cell-phone laws. State Website- Information on Colorado's Cell-Phone Law State Information Website Other Colorado Driving Law Information on this WebsiteInformation on Colorado Teen Driving Laws, and Insurance Requirements Information on Colorado Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties and Fines
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