CT requires Handsfree & No under 18

Connecticut Senate OKs cell phone ban
State drivers would be forced to use hands-free devices

On Thursday, the state Senate voted 32-4 to ban cell phone use by drivers unless they are using a headset or other hands-free device. The House has already passed the measure, so it now heads to Gov. M. Jodi Rell, who has said she will likely sign it. Those who continue to chatter away while clutching their phone could face a $75 fine after Oct. 1.


The Connecticut legislature has been debating cell phone restrictions since 1999. In the meantime, New York and New Jersey have barred drivers from using hand-held cell phones.

Several other states also prohibit young drivers from using any type of cell phone. The proposed Connecticut law does the same thing, barring phone use by drivers under 18.

All drivers could use hand-held phones in case of an emergency

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It's about time.

 

But so does drinking,driving, smoking and voting divide rights up by age!?

 

Yes, and the valid reasons all are immaturity and inexperience. I think this (the cell ban) is a good idea, just like the way CT has a 6 month period for new, under 18 drivers not to carry passengers of same age. The ban has little to do with speaking, but distraction and safety. I doubt a legal case can be made against the ban. Driving is not a right, but requires a license.