A new law banning texting and driving goes into effect tomorrow, Friday, September 1st. What does this mean?
If you’re driving, you can still use your phone to talk hands-free. You also can use it to play music, operate a GPS, report a crime and seek emergency help.
What you cannot do is text behind the wheel while driving. This also means posting on Facebook, checking your Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, etc. There’s no reading, writing or sending electronic messages while driving — unless the vehicle is stopped. That is highly discouraged as you can also be distracted by it.
Anyone who violates this law and gets a ticket, faces a misdemeanor charge and a fine between $25 to $99, and as much as $200 for repeat offenders.
Hopefully the video below will help you clear up any other questions you may have.
