Full question:
What is the law of West Virginia as far as use of cell phone while driving is concerned?
- Category: Automobiles
- Subcategory: Traffic Laws
- Date:
- State: West Virginia
Answer:
Generally, talking on a mobile phone while driving cause a driver to be distracted and increases the chance of accidents. Because of this, many state and local governments have made it illegal to use a cell phone while driving.
Texting is even more distracting because texting causes a driver to take his/her eyes off the road in contrast to talking on the mobile while driving where the driver though distracted need not take his eyes off the road (except when dialling).
Use of cellular phone while driving is generally not prohibited in West Virginia. However, drivers younger than 18 who hold either a learner's permit or an intermediate license are prohibited from using cell phone while driving. The drivers younger than 18 who hold either a learner's permit or an intermediate license are also prohibited from texting while driving. Effective from 07/10/09, the nature of enforcement is primary. The fine for committing a violation is $25 for the first offense, $50 for a second offense and $75 for a third violation of the cell-phone law.
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