Las Cruces Bans Cell Phone Use While Driving
The Las Cruces City Council today passed an ordinance which bans talking on a cell phone while driving when the vehicle is in motion.
The ordinance passed by a 7-0 vote.
The ordinance, which also bans texting while driving, goes into effect Feb. 5, 2010.
Fines can be up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail.
The ordinance prohibits:
-Sending or receiving calls.
-Sending or reading a text message.
-Reading, selecting or entering a number or name.
-Sending or receiving e-mails.
Exceptions include:
-Communication with certain offices or departments in an emergency.
-Use by law enforcement and emergency personnel while performing their duties during an emergency.
-Hands-free use.
