California Teen Driver Laws

The law bans teenagers from using an electronic device, such as cell phones, pagers, laptops, and handheld computers, while behind the wheel. Starting next summer, California teenagers can be fined for talking on their mobile phones while driving.Signed into law Thursday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the bill by Democratic state Sen. Joe Simit

The law bans teenagers from using an electronic device, such as cell phones, pagers, laptops, and handheld computers, while behind the wheel.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the legislation Thursday afternoon. The new law bans teens from driving with their cell phones and a few other devices while driving. It is illegal for provisional drivers under 18 from using their cell phones, even hands-free or texting, while driving. The governor says that's already the law for his teenage d