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EMAIL HOAX NOTICE:The current email (See Example Below) circulating around the Internet about the New North Carolina Wireless Telephone Law is a Hoax. This email is similar to other Hoax email being sent to the State of Texas and the State of Florida.. Two States, California and Washington do have Cell Phone laws going into effect on July 1st 2008, However North Carolina does NOT. North Carolina e-Rumor (HOAX E-Mail Sample)FYI!!! Just thought you might find this information useful in the near future. Drivers, beware! Q: What is the difference between the two laws? Q: What if I need to use my telephone during an emergency, and I do not have a hands- free device?
This email goes on and on about the new law....DONT BELIEVE IT! The real information on North Carolina Cell-Phone Laws is Provided Below.
Still Not Convinced This is a Hoax? Check Out These Other Websites.http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html http://www.iihs.org/laws/cellphonelaws.aspx http://insure.com/articles/carinsurance/cell-phone-laws.html http://www.letstalk.com/viewArticle.htm?artId=25 http://www.wnct.com/midatlantic/nct/news.apx.-content-articles-NCT-2008-04-23-0045.html North Carolina Driving and Cell-Phone LawsThe State of North Carolina has pending legislation regarding the use of cellular phones while driving. The two bills pending in North Carolina are SB 1399 and HB 52. This hands-free legislation has been going through the legislative process since early in 2007. It is probable that further work on the legislation will not move forward until 2008. North Carolina does address driving and cell-phone use by minors and by operators of a school bus. North Carolina Senate Bill 1289 prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using a mobile phone or any technology associated with a mobile telephone while the vehicle is in motion. If a minor is caught using a mobile communication device while driving, they will receive a $25 fine. In addition to mobile phones the law also stipulates the use of "other technology" that provides access to digital media such as a digital camera, email, music the Internet or games. Like many cell-phone laws across the United States, there are exceptions for emergency situations and you are also allowed to use a mobile phone if the automobile is not in motion. A new driving law, Senate Bill 1289 goes into effect on December 1st, 2007. The new driving law prohibits the use of a mobile phone or technology associated with a mobile telephone device while the school bus is in motion. If a school bus driver is caught using a cellular phone while driving the fine is a minimum of $100. This law includes public, private or parochial school students for compensation. Links:North Carolina Cell-Phone Laws
If you are interested in visiting a government website with information regarding the State of North Carolina's Cell-phone laws, please proceed to the links listed below. Information on North Carolina's Teen Cell-Phone Law. Information on North Carolina's School Bus Driver Cell-Phone Law. |
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