Tahoe Transportation District blog: Nevada cracks down on behind the wheel cell use

Just in case you didn’t know, Nevada Highway Patrol began enforcing the state’s new distracted driving law that bans motorists from texting and using hand-held cellphones while driving, Oct. 1.
Motorists are no longer allowed to talk or text on a handheld cell phone or similar device while driving under legislation passed by the 2011 Nevada Legislature. As of now if pulled over you will recieve a warning for driving while using a handheld cell phone. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, fines of up to $250 will be imposed for any driver using a handheld phone or similar device to talk, read or type. The ban already exists in California. Go here for the latest Tahoe Transportation District blog.