Full Notification

Citizens,

This is a reminder about a couple of important new laws that become effective today (July 1, 2010):

1. It is now illegal for anyone anyone under age 18 who holds a learner's permit or Class D driver's license to talk or text on any wireless device while driving.

-Exceptions allowed to report a crime/accident or while the vehicle is parked; also does not apply to in-vehicle navigation systems.
-Penalties include a $150.00 fine and 1 Point on the driving record.
-Fine could be doubled if an accident is involved while texting or talking.

2. It is also now illegal for anyone over age 18 or who holds a Class C driver's license to read, write, or send a text message while driving.

-Exceptions allowed to report a crime/accident or while the vehicle is parked; also does not apply to in-vehicle navigation systems.
-Penalties include a $150.00 fine and 1 Point on the driving record.

3. Senate Bill 458 deleted the exemption for pick-up trucks from the mandatory seat belt requirement.