The Louisiana Text Messaging Ban & Novice Cell Phone Law
Act No. 665, also known as Senate Bill 137 is Louisiana's new Text Messaging and Cell-Phone law. The new driving laws Prohibits Text Messaging by all Drivers and limits the use of
Cell Phones by novice drivers.
Novice driver's in Louisiana that hold a Class "E" learner's license are prohibited from making calls on a cell-phone or any wireless telecommunication device while driving
unless the communication device is a
Hands-Free device.
One of the other new laws is Act No. 666, also known as Senate Bill 159. This new Louisiana Cell Phone law prohibits minors (17 years old and under) from using any type of wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
This includes text-messaging and
cell-phone use. Devices not included in the new driving law are Push-to-Talk devices, Commercial Two-Way Radios and Citizen Band Radios.
Louisiana Cell Phone Law for the First Time License Holder
Act No. 667, also known as Senate Bill 342 prohibits a first time license holder from using a Cell phone for any purpose while operating a motor vehicle. The newly licensed driver cannot use a cell phone while driving for 1 year from the date the license was issued. This new driving law does not apply to the first time State of Louisiana license holder who was legally licensed in another state.
he Louisiana School Bus Driver Cell Phone Law
Act No. 335 , also known as House Bill 402 prohibits School Bus drivers from engaging in calls on a Cellular phone while driving the School Bus. The new Louisiana Driving Law does provide exceptions for emergency situations.
That said, there is already a law called RECKLESS OPERATION, therefore, there is no need to create MORE LAWS. Just enforce the ones we already have! It is indeed a slippery slope.
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