Full question:
What is the law of Connecticut as far as use of cell phone while driving is concerned?
- Category: Automobiles
- Subcategory: Traffic Laws
- Date:
- State: Connecticut
Answer:
In Connecticut, it is illegal for drivers to talk on handheld cell phones. Drivers under 18 years old and school bus drivers are also prohibited from using cell phones while driving. Additionally, all drivers are banned from texting while driving. Using cell phones can significantly distract drivers, and texting is particularly dangerous because it requires taking one's eyes off the road. Text messaging is prohibited for all drivers in fourteen states and the District of Columbia.
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