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Is a cell phone ticket a moving violation in California?
I currently live in Colorado, where it’s still legal to talk on the phone while driving. However, I’m currently in California for work and forgot you can’t do that here. I got a ticket for talking on my phone, and now I’m worried about the consequences. Is a cell phone ticket a moving violation in California?
Amber Reed · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It can be hard to keep track of traffic laws while traveling! Luckily for you, a cell phone ticket in
California
is not a moving violation. It is only considered an infraction, so all you have to do is pay your fine. Unless you’re a repeat offender or the ticket was issued in conjunction with a distracted driving citation, you won’t get any points on your license. If you need to use your phone in the car again while in California, just switch to hands-free mode—that’s perfectly legal!
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