Illinois' Hands-free cell phone Law, effective 1.1.2014
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Talking Hands-Freein 2014
How to navigate hands-free cell phones while
driving
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The hands-free cell phones while driving law went into effect January
1.
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What does it mean?
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No cell phones while driving unless they’re completely
hands-free.
Drivers throughout Illinois caught holding cell phones up to their ears could be subject to a $75 fine.
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How can I talk on my phone without holding it?
Many newer-model cars are already Bluetooth-equipped and sync up to cell phones easily.
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But older-model cars just don’t have that
capability…
So what can you do?
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Embrace technology!
Even if your car is not Bluetooth-equipped, there are options available to make your mobile device hands-free.
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You can use a Bluetooth headset, which syncs to your phone and can be worn around your ear.
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Bluetooth-enabled speakerphones are another option. They communicate with your phone and can be clipped to your car’s sun visor.
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You can even buy mounting devices for your car’s dashboard, windshield or console.
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All of these products are reasonably inexpensive and can be found at any electronics store or online.
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You CAN stay connected but keep your hands on the wheel!
All of these hands-free options are acceptable as long as they can be activated by a voice command or single-button touch.
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P.S. …there’s an app for that
One-touch dialing and voice-command features are built into many phones.
Phones that do not come equipped with such features but are Internet-based can download one-touch dialing or voice-command apps from their app store.
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So obey the law.
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel
And Talk Hands-Free in 2014.