2009 - No Texting and Driving

County of Los Angeles
Department of Consumer Affairs
New Consumer Laws 2009

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AUTOS – TEXTING AND DRIVING NOT OK

SB 28, Vehicle Code 12810.3, 23123.5

This law prohibits drivers from typing, reading or sending text messages while driving a motor vehicle. The law does not apply to passengers.

A violation of this law is an infraction, not a crime. Violators pay a fine of $20 for the first offense. Repeat offenders pay $50 per violation.

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County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
Web site: dca.lacounty.gov