Hands-free laws are coming soon to a state near you.  You’ve heard the statistics and you’ve read the reviews, which is why hands-free laws are popping up all over the country.  Effective tomorrow, California and Washington will be the two newest states to jump aboard the hands-free bandwagon.  But fear not, your state will most likely be next.

 Review of California’s Hands-free Law

For the states of California and Washington, the hands-free cell phone driving law is effective tomorrow, July 1.  Here is a quick review of what the California law entails:

18 and older:  If you must talk on a cell phone while driving, you absolutely have to use a hands-free device beginning July 1, 2008.  If you break the law, your first offense will cost you $20 and it will be $50 for each subsequent conviction.  Additional fees may also be applied.

Younger than 18:  It is pretty simple for you … cell phones are completely banned.  You may not use a cell phone while driving and you may not text or use laptops.  This is a strict law and if you are under 18 and using a cell phone while driving, you will be fined.

Other Notes Regarding Hands-Free Cell Phone Law

Emergencies:  If you are in an emergency, it is ok to make emergency calls to police, healthcare providers, fire departments or other emergency agencies.  By all means, do this!

Points:  No points against driver’s licenses will be assessed.

Passengers:  Are allowed to use any type of cell phone while in the car.

PUSH-TO-TALK Device:  These devices are ok for those people who are licensed to operate a truck tractor or motor truck. 

The Law is Coming … What Bluetooth Headset Should I Use?

You’ve got it right.  The hands-free law will soon affect every person throughout the U.S.  So far, only positive results have been shown from the hands-free law, therefore, many states will join in on the madness.  In order to to steer clear of any fines or tickets, here are Gammoth’s recommendations for the best Bluetooth headsets available on the market today.

Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset   

The Jawbone 2 is the next step in the integration of best in class noise elimination technology with personal design that is both humanistic and minimal. The Jawbone 2 continues with its creative design that makes for a fun, yet professional look. In the tradition of bringing together beauty and science, the Jawbone 2 is a miracle of miniaturization and is 50 percent smaller than the original award-winning Jawbone. 

BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset    

The BlueAnt Z9i Dual Microphone Headset is the latest in Bluetooth devices, combining cutting-edge technology with stylish design. Incorporating BlueAnt\’s revolutionary world class Digital Signal Processing solution - Voice Isolation Technology, the BlueAnt Z9i provides outstanding noise suppression, wind noise reduction and echo cancellation in both noisy and windy environments.

Motorola MotoPURE H12    

The first headset to feature CrystalTalk, the new Motorola MOTOPURE H12 is the future of audio technology, delivering maximum audio performance in even the noisiest environments. The MotoPURE H12 CrystalTalk with dual microphones has been designed to cancel background and wind noise, enhance your voice and channel pure, clear audio directly into your ear and experience the difference. The Motorola MOTOPURE H12 is an auricular masterpiece designed to look as it feels. Minimalist design diamond-cut alloys integrate perfectly with TrueComfort engineering.

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Tags: Bluetooth Headsets, California Hands-free Law, Cell Phone Laws, Hands-free Driving Ban, Jawbone 2

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