whats the law on driving with headsets? one ear only or something?

[juntjoo]

thanks in advance...

[st3v3]

Im no rocket surgeon but i would have thought this would differ from country to country!

[juntjoo]

oh yeah. forgot i was on the WORLD wide web. and even in the states where i am there could very well be differences from state to state. anyone in florida?

[PsyOpWarlord]

This is the most I've found for Florida. Everything states theres is no restriction. There were a lot of rumors about a new law and handsfree devices but they are all false hoaxes.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/california.asp
Yet another July 2007 variant of the e-mail asserts the new traffic laws applied to Florida. That version is also false.

The Florida Highway Patrol:
http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/html/cellphone.html

And this is from the Official Portal of the State of Florida:
http://myflorida.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/myflorida.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2506&p_created=1186757493&p_sid=SgR6cV2j&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfc m93X2NudD0xNTU0JnBfcHJvZHM9JnBfY2F0cz0mcF9wdj0mcF9 jdj0mcF9zZWFyY2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlYXJjaF9ubCZwX 3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1


Question
Did Florida pass a law that cell phone usage must be hands-free while driving?

Answer
No. There is a rumor circulating that Florida has passed such a law, but it is not true.

There were several bills introduced in the 2008 legislative session about driving while using a cell phone, but none of those bills has passed so there is no new law.

[pischk]

Florida currently has no ban or limitation on cell phone usage. However, since I live in Florida and might be in front, beside or behind you ... :p ... please use a bluetooth, they're are so cheap and keep you from driving erratically!

As far as Florida goes, it needs to be a single ear headset, because you have to be able to hear emergency vehicles. That means no bluetooth stereo headsets while driving.

Here's some tips from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP):
http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/html/cellphone.html

Questions regarding cell phone restrictions from FHP:
http://www.flhsmv.gov//intranet/AskFred/all/CellPhones.html

Snopes.com (a wonderful Urban Legend site) reports on Urban Legends about laws regarding cell phones:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/california.asp

Finally, please remember that you have a RIGHT to use your cell phone, but you also have a RESPONSIBILITY to use it correctly and safely!!!! :)

[juntjoo]

thanks, yeah, i'm looking for some bluetooth speakers or single ear piece actually

[beastfellow]

Well no one can stop using his/her mobile while driving but yes keeping one hand busy and one to scratch your nose could lead to accident so now the law of almost all of the countries don't stop you using bluetooth even all the luxury cars are equipped with bluetooth devices and send the voice of call to the speakers and have builtin mic near your front shade

[smiffytheninja]

In California, the new law that's going to take effect in July 2008 basically states that people 18 and older can drive and operate a cell phone only IF they have a hands-free device... or if it's on speaker phone.

Anyone under 18 can't use a cell phone at all (unless for emergencies)... :p

[beastfellow]

In California, the new law that's going to take effect in July 2008 basically states that people 18 and older can drive and operate a cell phone only IF they have a hands-free device... or if it's on speaker phone.

Anyone under 18 can't use a cell phone at all (unless for emergencies)... :p

By the way how old are you smiffy

[krazyguy]

impressed.

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