Texting While Driving: New State Laws in North Carolina, Colorado

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New North Carolina Texting Laws

Some new laws go into effect Tuesday. One makes it illegal to text while driving. If you are stopped for texting while driving you will face a $100 fine. You are allowed to text if your vehicle is stopped, but it will be illegal to text while your vehicle is moving. More than 50 new North Carolina laws went into effect on Monday. Another new law would allow habitual drunk drivers to get their license back if they have a clean driving record for 10-years.

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The North Carolina News Network - A Ban On Texting While Driving Highlights A Long List of New State Laws


Texting Law Goes Into Effect In Colorado

New laws involving cell phone use while driving go into effect in Colorado tomorrow banning texting for all drivers and cell phone use for drivers under 18.

The new law will make it a primary traffic offense, which gives law enforcement the authority to cite any driver seen texting while driving. And it’s illegal for 16 and 17-year-olds to use a cell phone – even with a speakerphone or headset - while behind the wheel.

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Colorado New State Law Prohibiting Texting

A new state law prohibiting texting while driving and minors from cell phone use while driving goes into effect today. Some local law enforcement officials, however, say they expect the bans to be difficult to monitor.

The law makes it illegal for any driver to text and drive. It also makes it illegal for motorists under the age of 18 to talk on a cell phone while driving a vehicle.

For an initial offense, drivers can be fined $50. Repeat offenders will be fined $100.

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Texting while driving ban hard to enforce, officials say -- Chieftain.com