Comments on: Delaware: Cell phone laws, legislation

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:20:47 +0000

You got it. Added above.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:07:31 +0000

All of this info, but, where is the actual reading of how the law reads posted?

By: Editor

Editor — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:56:49 +0000

the law reads “while the vehicle is in motion.” But why risk it?

By: Patty

Patty — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:05:31 +0000

So can you text while stopped at a light?

By: Glenn A

Glenn A — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:56:22 +0000

Jerry: The law does not appear to address ham radio operation. Here are the prohibited devices:

” ‘Electronic communication device’ shall mean a cell phone, personal digital assistant, electronic device with mobile data access, laptop computer, pager, broadband personal communication device, two-way messaging device, electronic game, or portable computing device.”

Follow the first link above under 2010 legislation and you can read the law (Legis.html).

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:12:53 +0000

How about ham radio operators can we use our eqipment in a car?

By: Kyndel

Kyndel — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:43:28 +0000

i think this law is a very good law. It will prevent teenagers today from using their cell phones while driving. I believe this will cause a decrease in car accedients from texting.

By: Cell phone ban in Delaware – HB 229 « Sussexcountyangel's Blog

Cell phone ban in Delaware – HB 229 « Sussexcountyangel's Blog — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:14:36 +0000

[...] in the passing). This bill is essentially a cell phone ban while driving unless using a hands free device and will, according to sources, be signed by Governor Markell with little or no [...]

By: Bee

Bee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:17:29 +0000

“Why do we need this legislation?” said Rep. Dennis P. Williams, D-Wilmington, a retired lawman.

“What about a cup of coffee (being a distraction)? What about a CD player or a radio?”

Are you kidding me? If a cup of coffee or a CD player or radio can distract someone to the extent that a cell phone can, then that someone should not even have a driver’s license. Only a moron is unable to drink a cup of coffee or change a CD or radio station without taking their eyes off the road. Lets get those goofy gabbies off the road to save the lives of the innocent. Remember pulling off to use a pay phone before cell phones came along? It may be unfortunate, but laws have to be imposed and enforced to protect the innocent from the stupid.