Nevada has now joined the ranks of several other states that
limit cell phone usage while driving. The new law, effective
October 1, 2011, but not to be enforced until January 1, 2012,
generally makes it unlawful to talk or text on a cell phone while
driving without the use of a hands-free device. Here are the
details.
What The Law Prohibits
The new law makes it unlawful to type or read text messages,
emails, or instant messages while driving a vehicle. It also makes
it unlawful to make or receive phone calls while driving unless the
individual uses a hands-free device. There appears to be an
exception for entering in someone's phone number to initiate
the call, but the law's language is not entirely clear, and
there will likely be some disagreement over how it is enforced.
