#7 Change

safety.blr.com "California passes cell phone law" september 28 2006. March 19 2009 http://safety.blr.com/news.aspx?id=101975

(this is a really stupid change topic, but i couldnt find anything else)
well basically califronia passed a new law that prohibits the use of cell phones while driving. this was in effect july, 1, 2008. the first fine for breaking this law is a $20 ticket, and each one after that is $50. but.... the driver is allowed to use mobile devices while driving only in the case of an emergency.
Drivinglaws.org "The Minnesota Cell Phone Law & Text Messaging Ban" July 31 2008 (?) March 19 2009
http://www.drivinglaws.org/minn.php
Minnesota also passed this law, and it became effective August 1, 2008. in MN the violation of this law can cost up to $300 rather than $20 or $50.
this article says that 25% of all crashes are caused by drivers being disctracted because of using a mobile device while behind the wheel.

I think that it was a good idea for this law to be passed, because it is a big cause of car accidents every day. i just dont think that MN needs to charge so much for violating this law. even though it probably will encourage more people not to use their cell phones while driving..