Starting Sunday, District police agencies will be able to not only pull over, but fine motorists who are driving and using their cell phones without a hands-free device. Fines are $100. WTOP reports that first-time offenders can waive the fine by appearing in court with proof they have purchsed a hand-free device. The D.C. City Council measure that makes driving and talking on a cell phone illegal technically went into effect on July 1, but police could only give out warnings to those who violated the law.
DCist wonders whether the fines apply to those with diplomatic license plates.
