Virginia follows California when it comes to texting and driving - kinda

While the state of California is banning texting while driving, apparently in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you can do it.

http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/danville_news/article/motorists_face_20_fine_for_texting_while_driving_when_ban_takes_effect_wedn/12131/

"Texting or e-mailing while driving will be a secondary offense, meaning that a law enforcement officer must have stopped or arrested the offending driver for another reason."

So, only catch is, if you're caught, it's a $20 fine and $50 for a repeat offense.

 

Uh oh.

(running for cover)

 

Oregon just outlawed handheld phone use in cars.

 

Was bluetooth banned as well or can you use that while talking on the handheld?

 

you know, i found that now that I have a BlackBerry, I text much less than I did before. Mainly because I can't type with one hand.

 

Damn, I knew I forgot to turn off the Webcam

 

And now it's posted for all the world to see at www.bidesign.com.