People who text at a stoplight very often don’t see the light change or the traffic move. Then, upon the honking of the person behind them, suddenly lurch forward to catch up. That’s not safe.

Sure, it is splitting hairs to discriminate that one is not really driving. Sometimes a law has to be a little overly broad to work.

The fact is, whether it is talking on a cell phone or talking to the person in the seat next to them, some drivers are incapable of doing either. I know plenty of people that cannot talk to their passenger without looking at them and they are just as distracted and dangerous as a cell phone user. Cell phone use while driving should be banned regardless of whether you have a hands free device or not, and all states should give better dring tests using simulators and quit giving out drivers licenses like it is someones right to have one.

I see way too often People killed and injured because they are not paying attention to driving because they are on Their Cell’s ! Even though the law is in affect, since 01/01/12 I still see A LOT of Drivers with their Cell Phones up to their ears !!! Why to the life of Me don’t they just go purchase a “Bluetooth” OMG ! Mine was a mear $ 80.00 and I’ve had it for several years now.

It’s tragic and sad to watch someone get injured or killed beacuse their more interested in listening to someone on the other end then what’s in front of them !!!

The new law starts here in Reno, Nv January 1 2012. Because of the chance of getting caught & the low fines, people will still drive & use their cells as in California. Nevada has to increase the fines to $500 for the first time, $1,000 for the second time, & $1,500 for the third time.

This law is about SAFTEY for you & other people. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can cost up to $10,000 or more & lose of license. Texting & driving is just as dangerous, but without the stiff fine! This, I think is the best way to get people to STOP using cell phones while driving.

The law enforcement exemption was enacted so law enforcement could call suspects, witnesses and victims on their way to calls for further information. Or while speaking with an officer on scene requesting information.

The Sherrif enacted policy stating while the statute does exempt officers LVMPD employees will be hands free or pull to the side of the road for conversations.

Will cops get in trouble? Maybe, if they are chatting with GF about diner. If talking to a victim at the hospital to get a description of suspect… no.

To the folks that are saying, “I was just adjusting or plugging in my phone though! Do I really need to pull over to plug it in?” Yes. If an officer sees you with a phone in your hand it is called probable cause (PC) for the stop. All an officer needs for a citation or an arrest is PC. This law is called a bright line rule. Meaning there is very little grey area for the officer or citizen to discuss.

I believe this law will be rewritten to need more for the officer to build PC. Will most officers give you a ticket for this? Probably not unless you are a turd or argue with them.