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[john67elco]

Dmv does go into detail about the dialing is not recommended but not illegal here http://www.dmv.ca.gov/cellularphonelaws/

[Tacit Blue]

Dmv does go into detail about the dialing is not recommended but not illegal here http://www.dmv.ca.gov/cellularphonelaws/

" Q: Are there exceptions for dialing?
A: This law does not prohibit reading, selecting or entering a phone number, or name in an electronic wireless device for the purpose of making or receiving a phone call. Drivers are strongly urged not to enter a phone number while driving." hmmmmm.

[john67elco]

Since, the electronic device was in your hand (even though it was on speaker), it's still a violation. Vehicle Code 23123
(a) A person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving.
(b) A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a base fine of twenty dollars ($20) for a first offense and fifty dollars ($50) for each subsequent offense.
(c) This section does not apply to a person using a wireless telephone for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity.
(d) This section does not apply to an emergency services professional using a wireless telephone while operating an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in Section 165, in the course and scope of his or her duties.
(e) This section does not apply to a person driving a schoolbus or transit vehicle that is subject to Section 23125.
(f) This section does not apply to a person while driving a motor vehicle on private property.
(g) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2011.

For using the phone yes hands free. But to you or any cop out there phone in hand=ticket right?

[Cali-Glock]

While it is not a point on the system, but they do show up on your DMV record and it can be effectively the same as a point on your license. If you are in an accident and sued, and your DMV records is examined, cell phone tickets can beat you up in your case.

For this reason many employers (and I have heard some insurers) are now counting cell phone tickets the same as other moving violations for assessing potential and current drivers.

[Notorious]

Which sucks more because you can't even go to traffic school to get out of it so this ticket, if it is used against you by insurers, would give you no defense.