Urban Myth

Myth:

As of 07/01/07 cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving. Ticket is $285. They will be looking for this like crazy - easy money for police department.

Reality:

As noted above, the law requiring that motorists who enage in phone calls while driving must use "hands-free" devices does not take effect until July 2008 and calls for "a base fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense."