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Originally posted by skizzell http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/california.asp And of course someone just emailed the hoax to everyone in my entire company.

hahahaha... So did everyone freak out?

This one is real (I think):

SB 1613 (Simitian)--Establishes the California Wireless Telephone Act that as of July 1, 2008, prohibits drivers from operating their vehicles while using a hand-held cell phone. Hands-free devices are allowed, and there are a several exemptions for emergency use. Persons who are cited will face a $20 fine for a first offense, and a $50 fine for each subsequent offense.

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Originally posted by TSG hahahaha... So did everyone freak out? This one is real (I think): SB 1613 (Simitian)--Establishes the California Wireless Telephone Act that as of July 1, 2008, prohibits drivers from operating their vehicles while using a hand-held cell phone. Hands-free devices are allowed, and there are a several exemptions for emergency use. Persons who are cited will face a $20 fine for a first offense, and a $50 fine for each subsequent offense.

The person who sent it out got the smackdown layed out on them today. ;]

Yes, you're right about July 2008, but note that it's incorrect in the original hoax. (says July '07) =)