Blackberry Alert: California Bans Texting While Driving (SB 28)
California passed SB 28 which makes it illegal to read or send text messages while driving in California. The law goes into affect on January 1, 2009. The bill imposes a $20 fine for a first offense and $50 for repeat offenders using any electronic devices to read or send messages. California motorists using cell phones have been required to use hands-free devices since July 2008 when speaking on the phone, and drivers under age 18 can't use any electronic devices. Employers should conform their workplace policies accordingly.
