Bluetooth technology provides a way for different devices to communicate with each other by sending data via a secure, low-cost short-range radio frequency. Using the technology, cell phones can talk to headsets, PCs can talk to printers or keyboards, and handhelds can talk to each other without any wires. Bluetooth phones is a short-range wireless technology that allows for hands-free cell-phone operation. Most have a single earpiece, but some models have two earpieces, letting you hear stereo sound wirelessly from a cell phone that has music-playback capability.Starting Tuesday, July 1, 2008, all California drivers 18 and older will be required to use a hands-free device to make a call.
What Exactly is the New Law?
(1) If you are 18 or older, you are prohibited from holding a phone and talking while driving.
(2) If you are 16 or 17, the only time you can use a cell phone while driving is in an emergency only.
(3) The first offense of the cell phone law will result in a $20 ticket. Subsequent citations will result in $50 tickets. However, with court costs and penalties, the true costs of these tickets will be approximately $76 and $190, respectively.
Read more about this law:
http://www.drivinglaws.org/sb1613.php
http://www.californiacellphonelaw.org/Articles.asp?ID=134
Looking for a bluetooth headphone device? Here are some websites with reviews and costs:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6454_7-5140288-1.html
http://www.californiacellphonelaw.org/default.asp
http://www.thetravelinsider.info/roadwarriorcontent/bluetoothheadsetreviews.htm
Also check amazon.com and newegg.com for prices and user reviews.
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