On July 1, 2008, drivers in Washington state, where I live, will be prohibited from using handheld mobile phones while driving. Text messaging while driving was prohibited as of Jan. 1, 2008.
Washington state will join Connecticut, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, and some local jurisdictions in the requirement.
Also on July 1, California joins in the group. In addition, the California Wireless Telephone Automobile Safety Act prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using cellular phones while operating a motor vehicle, even if equipped with a hands-free device.
Becky just got a new stereo in her car with blue tooth so she can talk on her cell phone through the stereo. Maybe you could post on the different options for hands-free talking. We are supposed to start by July 1 here in California.
Thanks for the great idea for a post about different hands-free devices for cell phone use in cars. Blue tooth on the car stereo sounds techie. Keep me posted on how it works.
Rita