This is the definitive post of this thread...Even though I respect the discussion so far, and everyone's concern about the fines, and other issues involved with all of this...tex45acp wrote:It's all a load of bull....
Here is the definitive answer:
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administra ... ewlaws.htm
I pulled this off of the DPS website.
Alert to the Public:
False information has been circulating regarding new traffic laws.
There are no new traffic laws going into effect in July. More specifically, there are no new laws going into effect in July related to cell phones, seat belts or carpooling. No cell phone bills were passed this Legislative session. (This misinformation started as the result of an inaccurate e-mail and incorrect information on various Web sites.)
DPS has not compiled a list of new traffic laws going into effect in September at this time.
Everything is basically false about these "supposed" traffic laws and potential fines...
But I do agree, hand-free is the way to go if you want to, not that you have to...
I used to have a signature line that said this:
"I'm a hands-free cell phone user, and my middle name is Weaver!"
Don't forget that!
Or,
"911 is voice activated! Keep your hands where I can see them!"