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Contents:
New Cellular Phone Laws that Go Into Effect July 1, 2008
2008
Schedule of events
Plan
to celebrate with us - the FOURTH
OF JULY!!!
The City Now Has Four New Services Up and
Running!
Discussion on City ADA Concerns
Time Magazine's 10 Sites You Can't Do Without
National
Night Out -2008
Our Most Recent
Event
Saving
Second Saturday
Jazz
in the Park"
Graffiti
vandalism
Invitation to Join NBNA
New Cellular Phone Laws that Go Into Effect July 1, 2008
Wireless Telephone Laws FAQs
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Cellular Phone Laws Video — Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008. Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new laws.
Q: When do the new wireless telephone laws take effect?
A: The new laws take effect July 1, 2008.
Q: What is the difference between the two laws?
A: The first prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless
telephone while operating a motor vehicle, (Vehicle Code (VC) §23123).
Motorists 18 and over may use a "hands-free device." Drivers under the
age of 18 may NOT use a wireless telephone or hands-free device while
operating a motor vehicle (VC §23124).
Q: What if I need to use my telephone during an emergency, and I do not have a "hands-free" device?
A: The law allows a driver to use a wireless telephone to make
emergency calls to a law enforcement agency, a medical provider, the
fire department, or other emergency services agency.
Q: What are the fines(s) if I’m convicted?
A: The base fine for the FIRST offense is $20 and $50 for subsequent
convictions. With the addition of penalty assessments, the fines can be
more than triple the base fine amount.
Q: Will I receive a point on my driver license if I’m convicted for a violation of the wireless telephone law?
A: No. The violation is a reportable offense, however, DMV will not assign a violation point.
Q: Will the conviction appear on my driving record?
A: Yes, but the violation point will not be added.
Q: Will there be a grace period when motorists will only get a warning?
A: No. The law becomes effective July 1, 2008. Whether a citation is
issued is always at the discretion of the officer based upon his or her
determination of the most appropriate remedy for the situation.
Q: Are passengers affected by this law?
A: No. This law only applies to the person driving a motor vehicle.
Q: Do these laws apply to out-of-state drivers whose home states do not have such laws?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I be pulled over by a law enforcement officer for using my handheld wireless telephone?
A: Yes. A law enforcement officer can pull you over just for this infraction.
Q: What if my phone has a push-to-talk feature, can I use that?
A: No. The law does provide an exception for those operating a
commercial motor truck or truck tractor (excluding pickups), implements
of husbandry, farm vehicle or tow truck, to use a two-way radio
operated by a “push-to-talk” feature. However, a push-to-talk feature
attached to a hands-free ear piece or other hands-free device is
acceptable.
Q: What other exceptions are there?
A: Operators of an authorized emergency vehicle during the course of
employment are exempt, as are those motorists operating a vehicle on
private property.
DRIVERS 18 AND OVER
Drivers 18 and over will be allowed to use a "hands-free" device to talk on their wireless telephone while driving. The following FAQs apply to those motorists 18 and over.
Q: Does the new “hands-free” law prohibit you from dialing a wireless telephone while driving or just talking on it?
A: The new law does not prohibit dialing, but drivers are strongly urged not to dial while driving.
Q: Will it be legal to use a Bluetooth or other earpiece?
A: Yes, however you cannot have BOTH ears covered.
Q: Does the new "hands-free" law allow you to use the speaker phone function of your wireless telephone while driving?
A: Yes.
Q: Does the new “hands-free” law allow drivers 18 and over to text message while driving?
A: The law does not specifically prohibit that, but an officer can pull
over and issue a citation to a driver of any age if, in the officer’s
opinion, the driver was distracted and not operating the vehicle
safely. Sending text messages while driving is unsafe at any speed and
is strongly discouraged.
DRIVERS UNDER 18
Q: Am I allowed to use my wireless telephone "hands-free?"
A: No. Drivers under the age of 18 may not use a wireless telephone,
pager, laptop or any other electronic communication or mobile services
device to speak or text while driving in any manner, even "hands-free."
EXCEPTION: Permitted in emergency situations to call police, fire or
medical authorities (VC §23124).
Q: Why is the law stricter for provisional drivers?
A: Statistics show that teen drivers are more likely than older drivers
to be involved in crashes because they lack driving experience and tend
to take greater risks. Teen drivers are vulnerable to driving
distractions such as talking with passengers, eating or drinking, and
talking or texting on wireless devices, which increase the chance of
getting involved in serious vehicle crashes.
Q: Can my parents give me permission to allow me to use my wireless telephone while driving?
A: No. The only exception is an emergency situation that requires you
to call a law enforcement agency, a health care provider, the fire
department or other emergency agency entity.
Q: Does the law apply to me if I’m an emancipated minor?
A: Yes. The restriction applies to all licensed drivers who are under the age of 18.
Q: If I have my parent(s) or someone age 25 years or older in the car with me, may I use my wireless telephone while driving?
A: No. You may only use your wireless telephone in an emergency situation.
Q: Will the restriction appear on my provisional license?
A: No.
Q: May I use the hands-free feature while driving if my car has the feature built in?
A: No. The law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from using any type
of wireless device while driving, except in an emergency situation.
Q: Can a law enforcement officer stop me for using my "hands-free" device while driving?
A: For drivers under the age of 18, this is considered a SECONDARY
violation meaning that a law enforcement officer may cite you for using
a "hands-free" wireless device if you were pulled over for another violation. However, the prohibition against using a handheld wireless device while driving is a PRIMARY violation for which a law enforcement officer can pull you over.
The two laws were the result of SB 1613 and SB 33, authored by Assemblyman Joe Simitian and signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in September 2006.
Here's
what's coming up in the Neighborhood!!!
If
you live in the neighborhood - you're invited.
Friday 4 July 6 p.m. until dark – NBNA General Meeting and block party/potluck, U Street between 25th and 26th Streets. Bring the kids!
Tuesday 5 August 6 p.m. until dark – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT in conjunction with NBNA Board Meeting, in front of 2315 U Street. Stop by for a light supper.
Thursday 18 September 6 p.m. NBNA Board Meeting – hosted by Joey Madrid, 2213 W Street. All welcome!
Thursday 16 October 6 p.m. NBNA General Membership meeting followed by reception at R Street Theatre/California Stage, 1723 25th Street. $12 for light hors d’oeuvres followed by a night at the theatre! 916.457.4783 for ticket information.
Thursday 18 December 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. No host NBNA HOLIDAY PARTY! Bring your friends and enjoy drinks and appetizers at Hangar 17 Bar and Grill, 1630 S Street, 916.447.1717.
Cheers,
Olga
Watch
for the 4th
of July announcement here!!
?
th Annual "U" Street Block Party
!
FOOD - FUN - FIREWORKS - FREE !
The City Now Has Four New Services Up and
Running! Here's some good news for you: the City now has four new services up and
running! Please read on for more information:
Police Department: The Crime and Case Log
The Crime and Case is up and running on the Police's web blog. You can now access daily crime reports, city-wide, using the blog. Please feel free to pass this information on to other residents and neighborhood groups so they. This is a work in progress and the Police Department is soliciting any comments and suggestions. Please go to http://blog.sacpd.org/?cat=21 to access the blog.
Development Services Department: Planning Projects Information Access
The Development Services Department has launched a new map tool on the City website at: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/dsd/reference/maps/active-projects/ . The purpose of this tool is to allow the public greater access to information regarding current planning projects that have been submitted to the City of Sacramento. Users can enter information into the web page to see very specific information regarding projects based on the criteria that is entered. Users can also click the link “show all projects on a map†to see all of the active planning projects Citywide; and by clicking on the project icon additional information on each project will be displayed.
City Operator: 311 Up and Running
Having trouble figuring out who to call in the City? The City Operator can help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! You can now access the City Operator by calling 311 (264-5011 is still operational). The following phone companies now offer 311 dialing to city residents: AT&T (residential/business), AT&T (wireless), Sprint Nextel, Comcast, Vonage, Virgin Wireless, T-Mobile, Sure West (residential/business) *some areas in north Sacramento are experiencing problems due to Sure West routing. 311 anticipate's Metro PCS, Verizon Wireless and Frontier to be functioning within the next 30 days.
Code Enforcement: Status of Code Cases
You can now check the status of code cases you have reported online at or call 808-5404. Please be sure to provide the case number or exact property address, or the address that is related to the problem. Please keep in mind that cases are read as they are entered, therefore you may need to switch "Street" with "ST", etc. to find an existing case online. Please visit http://www.cityofsacramento.org/code/check-cases-online.html .
Neighborhood Resources Coordinator
Serving Council District 3
Neighborhood Services Department
921 10th Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office (916) 808-8193
Time
Magazine's 10 Sites You Can't Do Without
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1812202_1812206,00.html?iid=336x280_specials
1.Wikipedia
- http://wikipedia.org/
2.Yahoo!Finance - http://finance.yahoo.com/
3.Craigs List - http://sacramento.craigslist.org/
4.ESPN - http://espn.go.com/
5.Yelp - http://www.yelp.com/
6.Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/
7.Digg - http://digg.com/
8.Google - http://www.google.com
9.TMZ - http://www.tmz.com/
10.Flickr - http://flickr.com/
Our
Most Recent Event...
Planting
the traffic circle at 26th and "S"
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NBNA traffic
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a special EDITORIAL
Saving Second Saturday
(click on link to go to article)
www.newsreview.com/sacramento/Content?oid=669927
| BE IN THE KNOW!!! - get the latest information about your neighborhood - To sign up for the latest e-mail announcements go here : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NBNA_Members/ SIGN UP NOW!!! |
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by Matthew Piner, Winn Park/Capitol Avenue Neighborhood Association Graffiti is a rampant problem in our neighborhoods. A current case involving three “20-somethings” from outside our neighborhood – caught in the act and with prior records – is teaching us what it takes to be able to prosecute these cases. If and when they are caught, help the police and justice system fully prosecute graffiti offenders. Here’s what to do if you or someone you know is “attacked” – remember the acronym D.R.A.W.: DOCUMENT the tag with photos – the style and identity of the tag when repeated at various locations creates a pattern and helps identify the vandals and their victims and whether it is gang related or not. REPORT it to the Sacramento Police Department non-emergency line. The non-emergency number is 916/264-5471 followed by 1 + 0 to bypass the voice mail prompts. If someone feels threatened by an encounter with vandalism in progress, calling 911 or 264-5151 from your cell phone is appropriate. ACCOUNT for the clean-up, and clean-up or repaint ASAP. The city has a program to help with this where they provide free paint (see links below or call the Graffiti Hotline at 916/808-8819). This foils the purpose of the tag, which is for vandals to show-off to peers. Save receipts for any materials or labor, or at least estimate the cost of cleanup or re-painting and write it down. If you do the work yourself, keep track of your time and estimate the value of that time at whatever your regular job pays! The actual damages of the attack need to be assessed. There needs to be paperwork to prove the case. WATCH for repeat attacks. Often the perpetrators will return to see if their tags are still there and then paint over your “repair.” This is often the best time to catch them. Never put yourself at risk. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! If enough victims take these simple steps, we will have the ammunition to fight back and get these cases prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and send the message to these vandals that this will NOT be tolerated in our neighborhood! For more information, visit the City’s website pages devoted to this subject: www.cityofsacramento.org/code/anti-graffiti.html; www.cityofsacramento.org/code/graffiti-abatement.html; www.cityofsacramento.org/code/graffiti-removal
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3030 "T"
street - (Alhambra and "T")
in
the limelight again !!!
T
Put the
puzzle together and you'll get the picture--
gasstation Jigsaw Puzzle
LJUrban
proposed development for 27th and "V"
Revised
proposal -details soon ??
Ongoing Issues:
Street Lights: If your streetlights are out or going on and off frequently, contact the Street Lighting Shop at 808-6313 with the address that the light is closest to. Please notice if there is a single light out or if several are out. We are working on trying to get additional street lights in our neighborhoods, however our first step is to get all existing lights functional.
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An
invitation to join our Association Be in the know - get the latest information about your neighborhood - To sign up for the latest e-mail announcements go here : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NBNA_Members/ Sign up now!!
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