Governor’s Veto Keeps Violation of Cell Phone Ban Free of Auto Insurance Implications
A bill California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed last week would have added a point to the records of drivers who violate the state's cell phone ban more than once.
(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 12, 2011 ) California -- In a move that could save California drivers in fines and insurance premiums, Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have toughened financial penalties for the use of mobile devices by drivers.
The bill—sponsored by state Sen. Joe Simitian—not only would have nearly doubled the monetary penalties for texting or talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving, but also would have added a point to the driving record of subsequent offenders.
If a Golden State resident already had some points on their record, the addition of another point could have made cheap car insurance in Southern California and other parts of the state more difficult to find.
According to industry experts, a person’s driving record—including any citations for texting while driving, speeding or other violations—plays a key part in determining how much they will have to spend on auto coverage premiums.
Gov. Brown said he is all for taking steps to cut down on cell phone use by drivers, but he would not sign the bill because he believes existing fines and fees are high enough.
“For people of ordinary means, current fines and penalty assessments should be sufficient deterrent,” Brown wrote to members of the Senate.
Federal safety officials say one in five crashes in which someone was injured in 2009 involved cell phone use, applying makeup or some other type of distracted driving.
Source: http://www.distraction.gov/stats-and-facts/
California passed legislation prohibiting sending text messages or emails or conversing on handhelds while operating a motor vehicle two years ago. Violators face fines of $20 for a first offense and $50 for subsequent violations.
Simitian’s bill would have raised those fines to $50 and $100, respectively, but the real increases would have come in the form of fees and other penalties. Whereas a first offense currently costs Californians about $189 on average, they would have wound up paying more than $300 for a first strike had the legislation passed.
And motorists caught chatting on a hand-held cell phone would have gotten a point on their record for any violations after the first offense.
Simitian said he is disappointed the bill did not pass because he believes tightening existing laws could prevent more injuries and fatalities.
To learn more about this and other insurance and safety issues, readers can go to http://www.onlineautoinsurance.com/california/ where they will find informative resource pages and a rate-comparison generator that can help users quickly evaluate their coverage options.
The bill—sponsored by state Sen. Joe Simitian—not only would have nearly doubled the monetary penalties for texting or talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving, but also would have added a point to the driving record of subsequent offenders.
If a Golden State resident already had some points on their record, the addition of another point could have made cheap car insurance in Southern California and other parts of the state more difficult to find.
According to industry experts, a person’s driving record—including any citations for texting while driving, speeding or other violations—plays a key part in determining how much they will have to spend on auto coverage premiums.
Gov. Brown said he is all for taking steps to cut down on cell phone use by drivers, but he would not sign the bill because he believes existing fines and fees are high enough.
“For people of ordinary means, current fines and penalty assessments should be sufficient deterrent,” Brown wrote to members of the Senate.
Federal safety officials say one in five crashes in which someone was injured in 2009 involved cell phone use, applying makeup or some other type of distracted driving.
Source: http://www.distraction.gov/stats-and-facts/
California passed legislation prohibiting sending text messages or emails or conversing on handhelds while operating a motor vehicle two years ago. Violators face fines of $20 for a first offense and $50 for subsequent violations.
Simitian’s bill would have raised those fines to $50 and $100, respectively, but the real increases would have come in the form of fees and other penalties. Whereas a first offense currently costs Californians about $189 on average, they would have wound up paying more than $300 for a first strike had the legislation passed.
And motorists caught chatting on a hand-held cell phone would have gotten a point on their record for any violations after the first offense.
Simitian said he is disappointed the bill did not pass because he believes tightening existing laws could prevent more injuries and fatalities.
To learn more about this and other insurance and safety issues, readers can go to http://www.onlineautoinsurance.com/california/ where they will find informative resource pages and a rate-comparison generator that can help users quickly evaluate their coverage options.
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Gregor McGavin
Tel: 909-784-2475
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