How does Louisiana state law deals with use of cell phones while driving?
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Louisiana prohibits use of cell phone while driving with respect to novice drivers. School bus drivers are also prohibited from using cell phone while driving. Louisiana law bans all drivers from texting while driving. The nature of enforcement is secondary with respect to novice drivers.
If ticketed for a violation of these new cell phone laws you will receive a fine up to $100 for your first offense and up to a $250 fine for your second and subsequent offenses. If involved in a traffic accident and the law enforcement official determines you were in violation of this law when the accident occurred, the fine will be doubled.
The newly licensed driver cannot use a cell phone while driving for 1 year from the date the license was issued. This new driving law does not apply to the first time State of Louisiana license holder who was legally licensed in another state. If ticketed for a violation of this law you will receive a fine up to $100 or be sentenced to sixteen hours of community service or both for your first offense and up to a $250 fine for your second or subsequent offenses. If involved in a traffic accident and the law enforcement official determines you were in violation of this law when the accident occurred, the fine will be doubled.
