Governor Perdue has signed two new distracted driving bills into law, Senate Bill 360 and House Bill 23. 
"No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway of this state while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read any text based communication, including but not limited to a text message, instant message, electronic mail, or Internet data."
The fine for offenders will be $150 and one point on their driver license, the new law goes into effect on July 1st, 2010.
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This new law prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using a wireless communication device.
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Specifically the new law states:
"prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons under 18 years of age with an instruction permit or Class D license while operating a motor vehicle"
Like the other new driving law, the fine for offenders will be $150 and one point on their driver license, the new law goes into effect on July 1st, 2010.
http://www.drivinglaws.org/georgia.php
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