Posted : 02/19/2007
Summary
Over the past decade, cell phones have evolved from luxury items to absolute necessities for most on-the-go Americans. Consumers now use cell phones not onlyConcerned with the impact of cell phone use on driving safety, Connecticut lawmakers have enacted cell phone laws banning the following types of drivers from using cell phones while driving:
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Connecticut has also implemented a state-wide ban on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia have implemented similar state-wide bans on hand-held cell phone use in an effort to reduce cell phone-related traffic accidents. Drivers caught using a hand-held cell phone while driving in Connecticut will face a $100 fine.
If you must use your cell phone in your car in Connecticut, safety experts recommend that you follow the following guidelines:
For the latest information on Connecticut's cell phone laws as well as the cell phone laws of other states, please visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or the Governors' Highway Safety Association.
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