Drop That Call: Phone Ban To Be Enforced

By TERESA MASTERSON

Updated 10:46 AM EST, Fri, Oct 30, 2009

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Beware cell phone-using drivers of Philadelphia: Police will be pulling you over and fining you in the next month.

The law banning the use of non-hands-free cell phones while driving in the city of Philadelphia went into effect in May and will finally be enforced, starting Dec. 1.

“A distracted driver is a dangerous driver,” Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said in a public service announcement.

Beginning Sunday, Police will be pulling over driving cell phone users to give them a warning. But past Dec. 1 there will be no warnings, just traffic citations with $75 fines.

“Don’t put yourselves and the lives of others in danger because you feel you have to answer that text message. You don’t,” Ramsey said. “Use a hands free set, pull over or simply wait to respond.”

First Published: Oct 30, 2009 8:57 AM EST

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