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The North Carolina Text Messaging Ban

The Governor of North Carolina signed new legislation into law today (June, 2009) banning text messaging by all drivers. In North Carolina teen drivers had already been prohibited from using a mobile communication device while driving (See Senate Bill 1289 Below) since December 1st, 2007.

Starting December 1st, 2009 driver caught texting while driving will face a fine of $100 plus court fees. The violation will not add points to your driving record however and an insurance surcharge will not be assessed.

Read the New North Carolina Text Messaging Law.

North Carolina Driving and Cell Phone Laws

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.

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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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