City Ordinance Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving Goes Into Effect In Philadelphia

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Nov 2, 2009 12:10 am US/Eastern

City Ordinance Bans Cell Phone Use While Driving

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If you're driving a car, cruising on a bike, or even riding a skateboard in Philadelphia, put down your cell phone. On Sunday, Philadelphia police began enforcing a city ordinance banning the use of hand-held phones while driving.

According to police, first time offenders will be let off with a warning as word spreads about the new ordinance, however starting December first, violators will be hit with a $75 fine.

Police say if you fail to pay the fine within ten days, the cost could soar to $300.

The use of phone's for calls or texting are outlawed under the new ordinance.

According to rules, all hands free devices, such as a bluetooth device, are 'ok.'