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CELLULAR PHONE LEGISLATIOn

Vehicle Code § 23123 becomes effective on July 1, 2008. This law prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless a hands free device is used.

Additional guidance on the new law can be found at the California Dept. of Motor Vehicle's website.

It is unclear from the text of the legislation whether the new law applies to amateur radios. Although the DMV FAQ initially contained language suggesting that this law did not apply to dedicated two way radios that are not part of a wireless telephone, the DMV has recently updated their FAQ to remove that language. It is now unclear whether this law will be enforced against amateur radio.

In the event that an amateur radio operator is cited under this law, the amateur radio operator may wish to contact the ARRL for any assistance they might be able to provide.

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