[K3CAL] New Maryland Law

[N3QHC]

Email below was forwarded to me.  I am not sure if it includes using a
microphone but have read that was under consideration at one time. So be
advised

n3qhc

 

Just wanting to give everyone a reminder.. Starting on October 1 you can be
pulled over by the police if you are witnessed using your cell phone in a
hand-held manner.   Right now they can't pull you over unless there is
another violation, but on October 1 that becomes a violation they can pull
you over for.  A Bluetooth headset can be purchased at Walmart for as little
as $10 and as little as $6.00 on Amazon according to what I've seen.    Also
there is a new seatbelt law that will take effect requiring seatbelts if you
are sitting in the back seat, not just the front.  ALL SEATS must buckle up
starting October 1.  

 

There is a new initiative in the county that started on Monday as well
called "Operation Slow Down."  Supposedly they are using marked cars to pace
the traffic and get the traffic to slow down out on 2 and 4.  I have noticed
this week, especially this morning, that radar has been present on both
sides in numerous places.  

 

See below for the info on the new cell phone law:

 

Existing law prohibits Maryland drivers from using a cell phone without a
hands-free device but drivers can only be ticketed for phone use after being
pulled over for another violation.  Starting Oct. 1, Maryland police can
stop and fine motorists for using their hand-held cell phones while driving
even if they're doing nothing else wrong. This is because the
<http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/chapters_noln/Ch_637_hb0753E.pdf> new law
approved on May 16 classifies hand-held cell phone use as a primary offense.
Fines for first-time violators will increase from $40 to $75. Drivers will
face fines of $125 for a second offense and $175 for the third time. No
points will be assessed against drivers unless the phone use contributes to
an accident.

 

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