Cell-Phone Laws in Kansas
Cell-phone laws vary from state to state. In Kansas, cell-phone laws have developed over time, with new legislation taking effect in 2011. Most laws center around when, or how, drivers may use a cell phone while their vehicle is in motion. Regardless of the law, all drivers in Kansas should keep their eyes on the road at all times, even if they are talking on a cell phone.
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Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson signed into law Senate Bill 300, which goes into effect on Jan 1, 2011. Under the guidelines of the new bill, drivers will not be allowed to use a cell phone to send a text while operating a motor vehicle. Kansas texting laws also prohibit drivers from checking their text messages while the vehicle is in motion.
The Law
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Under Kansas law, drivers of any age are not allowed to use cell phones unless they have a hands-free device such as a Bluetooth. Drivers who only have a permit to drive or an intermediate license cannot use a cell phone at all while driving, whether they have a hands-free device or not.
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Penalties
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Those who violate the no-text law that takes effect Jan 1, 2011, will be fined a maximum of $60 for their first offense. All cell-phone laws, including those that prohibit bus drivers from using a cell phone while driving, are primary offenses. This means that an officer does not need another reason to stop a driver if she is using a cell phone while driving.
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