Travelers beware - Honolulu's cell phone law

Visitors should know that Honolulu has banned the use of cell phones while driving as of July 1.

Actually the law bans the use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle in Honolulu County ... The key to budget travel is to approach in advance. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the actuality of cost and budgeting is often in the back of our minds. Preparation and expending our travel budget properly is a consideration for most families. Minimizing consuming and prices, while still experiencing your vacation to its fullest, is the key to assured accomplishment and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought behind saving money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal finances is really tight, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, regardless of whether on a price range or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel costs!. which means that its still okay to drive and yak on the cell phone if youre on the neighbor islands. As of January 1, 2010, however, the Big Island ban will also go into effect.

Similar to the seat belt law, it takes a while before it sinks in. There are still people who talk on cell phones while driving but, drivers beware ... Honolulu police officers will be cracking down beginning this Sunday.

A citation for unlawful cell phone use is a $67 fine for the first offence and it also applies to out-of-state drivers. Note: $67 can buy more that seven plate lunches!

There are some exceptions though check it out here.

For some dos and donts, click here

Until I did the research, I wasnt aware that its illegal to use a cell phone while driving in many foreign countries. For a list of countries, followed by the list of states that have banned the use of a cell phone when driving unless used with some form of hands-free kit, click here.

Safe driving!

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