Not specifically illegal here in SC but the cops can get you for
reckless driving, which can be construed to be about anything they want
it to be. Crash reports have a box to check for cell-phone as a factor,
or inattentive driving, and other things that could be related to
texting, yapping, taking pics, etc.
I take my camera with me sometimes, and have busted 2 deputies for 1)
tailgaiting and speeding and 2) speeding (65 in 50 zone). The Sheriff
was not amused at his guys' behavior when I emailed the photos to him.
--R
On 1/13/2011 12:57 PM, R A Bennell wrote:
So, to start with, I know, I am a lawyer so why am I asking you folks??
I don't know and am wondered if any of you might know is the basic
answer.
Anyone actually look at the laws, regulations, whatever, that impose
the fines for use of cell phones in your jurisdiction?
The reason I ask is that my cell phone has a camera in it and I
sometimes use it to take photos while driving if I see something
interesting. It occurred to me recently, that this is probably no
longer acceptable. If an officer sees me with the phone in hand, I am
going to get the ticket and I doubt he has to prove I was actually
phoning someone. The phone company should be able to provide evidence
that I was not on a call at that time but that might not be sufficient
to get one off - and one would have to waste the time going to fight
the ticket which would cost more than the ticket.
Then the question arises - is using a digital camera instead any
better? I am guessing that the law says one is not to use electronic
devices rather than "cell phones".
Randy
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