At the turn of the century cell phones were a luxury, now
they are a virtual necessity. Ohio takes
the same stance as most other states.
Children under 18 are completely prohibited from using a cell phone in
the car. Drivers under the age of 18
can’t text, surf the web, play games, or even talk on their cell. It is tantamount to taking away TV decades
ago!
At least for drivers over the age of 18 you can talk on the
phone. Texting or emailing is still very
much illegal. How common is it? Well, about 20% of all drivers nationwide
admit to texting and driving! I
understand that today’s American (or Ohioan) feels the need to respond to a
text or a call within five minutes, but you know the potential consequences.
While I cannot change the habits of drivers in the Buckeye
State, I can defend them when they are arrested on charges which include using
a cell phone while driving. This is
usually a charge that has more layers than just a cell phone. My name is Jon Sinn. I am an Akron-based criminal defense
attorney. Sometimes the only sin you may
have committed is not calling me…Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.
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