Increased Driving And Texting Penalties: Deterrent Or Nanny State?
 

http://images.thecarconnection.com/t...00343753_t.gif It could soon be more expensive to drive and text in California, as the state Senate just voted to raise financial penalties for talking or texting on hand-held phones while driving. Lawmakers voted to raise the base fine from $20 to $50 for a first offense. Fines for subsequent violations were raised from $50 to $100. However, in California...

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