Effective Jan. 1, 2009, a new law went into effect.   TEXTING WHILE DRIVING - This new law makes it an infraction to write, send or read text based communication on an electronic wireless communications device, such as a cell phone, while driving a motor vehicle.  Previously this was only illegal for individuals under 18 years of age, but now has been expanded to all drivers.

 

The fine for a first offense is $20 and $50 for each subsequent offense.