The Texas Cell Phone Law - E-Rumor

It all started with an email in 2003, four years later, many Texans are still wondering about the Texas cell phone-law and a number of other traffic related e-rumors. With hands-free legislation and cell-phone bans going into effect all over the United States, Texas has managed to stay free of any driving related cell-phone legislation. Although there is no Cell-Phone Driving law in Texas, the story is based on some truth, To read more about this E-Rumor visit the Texas E-Rumor Page.

The Blackberry Pearl 8100

I have used the Blackberry Perl 8100 for about 6 months now. Since then the iPhone has been released and it has one feature I really wish the perl had, the touch keyboard.

The Perl has a small keyboard, so if you have big fingers and bad eyes, you may struggle a bit with this device. For some the size is perfect, it’s lightweight and small.

I can fit the Perl in my shirt pocket with ease without having to worry about my shirt being pulled down by the weight.

Also, I added a 1 GB Media Card to my perl and I bought a cheap pair of headphones so I can listen to my downloads.

I have e-books and MP3’s that I listen to on a regular basis. As a MP3 Player the choices are limited with the perl, you can play the whole folder, skip a song and repeat a song. So don’ think about trading in your iPOD for the Blackberry 8100.

The phone is solid, I have had no problems with it, I use a wired headset instead of the bluetooth because I like the sound quality better. I receive my email and appointments over the air by syncing with our GroupWise server at work. I’m very happy with the product at this point, but I sure would like to try one of the iPhones!

The SB1613 Home Page - Hands Free Laws Across the United States

Bluetooth - One way to become hands-free

While the new hands-free laws across the US may fall short of perfection, you may not be willing to take the risk of getting a ticket. Using a bluetooth earbud like the one pictured below is one way to comply with the hands-free law in your state.

There are also other hands-free options to consider besides the bluetooth earbud, like the more affordable wired headset or the more expensive bluetooth car-kit. If you are interested in reading more about all of your hands-free options check out our "Being Hands Free" page.

For other information about the hands-free laws across the United States visit our website at SB1613.com.

The California Teen Cell Phone Ban

Another new law in California in 2008 is Senate Bill 33, sponsored by the same Senator that sponsored the California Hands Free Law (SB1613) Senator S. Joseph Simitian. The law prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. If you are interested on reading more about teenage driving statistics and Senate Bill 33, visit our website at our California Teen Cell Phone Ban Page.

For information about other driving laws in the United States visit our home page SB1613.com

California Hands Free Law

Senate Bill 1613 (sb1613) goes into effect on July 1st, 2008. The so-called "hands-free" law requires motorist to use a hands-free device when using a cell-phone while driving. The fine imposed will be $20 for the first offense and $50 for each additional violation. If you are interested in reading more about thins law and other hands-free laws across the United States visit our website at SB1613.com