Just in case you didn’t know, Nevada Highway Patrol began enforcing the state’s new distracted driving law that bans motorists from texting and using hand-held cellphones while driving, Oct. 1.
Motorists are no longer allowed to talk or text on a handheld cell phone or similar device while driving under legislation passed by the 2011 Nevada Legislature. As of now if pulled over you will recieve a warning for driving while using a handheld cell phone. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, fines of up to $250 will be imposed for any driver using a handheld phone or similar device to talk, read or type. The ban already exists in California. Go here for the latest Tahoe Transportation District blog.