Since January 1, 2009, when the new California law prohibiting drivers from text messaging while driving went into effect, 88 citations have been issued throughout the state. For first time offenders the citation is $20 with an added $100 for court fees, while repeat offenders are required to pay $50 for the citation and $200 for court fees. July 1, 2008 the law prohibiting talking on cell phones without a hands free device went into effect in California. Over time we will have to wait and see how this impacts the amount of cell phone related auto accidents and wrongful deaths on California roadways.
About the Author
Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving
car accidents,
trucking accidents,
construction injuries,
medical malpractice, and
sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.
