Today, two California laws go into effect that will affect chatty drivers all over the state: Adult drivers are required to use a hands-free device if they want to talk on their cell phones, and teenagers under 18 will not be allowed to use their cell phones at all, except when on private property or making an emergency call.
The new laws also state that drivers can be pulled over for using their cell phones without having committed a driving violation prior, such as speeding or excessive swerving.
First-time offenders receive a $20 fine, with a $50 fine for each additional offense. The penalty is already being criticized for being overly lenient; In other states with cell phone laws in effect, drivers who are caught using their handsets while driving are charged up to $124.
The Public Policy Institute of California predicts that despite the low fine, the law will save around 300 lives per year. While this law will stop some from using handsets while driving, it certainly won’t stop everyone. If anything, the CHP is going to have quite a busy future with these!
Source: San Francisco Examiner
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wi-Fi and Drive: Internet Access Brought to Your Vehicle
News that will give any workaholic the best day ever, Chrysler announced that it will now be offering a Wi-Fi upgrade package to its 2009 edition vehicles. Now purchasers of the 20 available models (including Dodge and Jeep) will be able to browse their MySpace, check their Facebook, or search YouTube videos.
Too bad this was not available 2 years ago when I bought a 300 Limited. One has to wonder if the option will help increase sales which no doubt have fallen since gas prices have hit record highs. Will it be enough to sell a few more units, well enough to make a difference?
This new option will be available for a monthly fee ranging from $17-$70.
The company will really have to push this as a necessity or benefit with today’s technology, with almost every electronic hand held device Wi-Fi/Internet capable. With the possible target demographic probably having Internet access via their smart phones the jump to buying a car with Internet may be a stretch.
The idea to bring this type of technology to the consumer’s automobile is a novel idea and will hopefully prove to be successful for Chrysler….Start saving now the 2009 models are coming!
Information provided by: CNET
Too bad this was not available 2 years ago when I bought a 300 Limited. One has to wonder if the option will help increase sales which no doubt have fallen since gas prices have hit record highs. Will it be enough to sell a few more units, well enough to make a difference?
This new option will be available for a monthly fee ranging from $17-$70.
The company will really have to push this as a necessity or benefit with today’s technology, with almost every electronic hand held device Wi-Fi/Internet capable. With the possible target demographic probably having Internet access via their smart phones the jump to buying a car with Internet may be a stretch.
The idea to bring this type of technology to the consumer’s automobile is a novel idea and will hopefully prove to be successful for Chrysler….Start saving now the 2009 models are coming!
Information provided by: CNET
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