North Carolina defines distracted driving as times when the driver’s attention is away from the primary task of driving. Distractions are broken down into four categories, which are visual, auditory, manual, and cognitive. Some common distractions include:
- Cell phones
- 发短信
- 吃
- Changing a CD
- Talking to passengers
- Planning a day’s work
In North Carolina, it is illegal for drivers of all ages to text while operating a motor vehicle. For drivers under the age of 18, they are not allowed to use cell phones at any time. The only exception to this law is a driver who is using a phone to call 911 in the case of an emergency.
Laws
- Drivers are not allowed to use a cell phone at all if they are under 18 years of age
- 发短信and driving is illegal for drivers of all ages
- Driver over the ages of 18 can make phone calls from a handheld or hands free device
Exceptions
- Dialing 911 in the case of an emergency
如果执法人员观察驾驶员发短信和开车，或者在18岁以下时打电话，则可以将驾驶员拉过。他们不必看到他们首先犯下其他违规行为，因为发短信和手机法律是北卡罗来纳州的主要法律。
罚款
- $100 and court costs if you decide to challenge your ticket
北卡罗来纳州在使用手机和开车时发短信方面有特定的法律。所有年龄段的驾驶员发短信和驾驶是非法的，因为这被认为是分心的驾驶，并且是安全隐患。除非是紧急情况，否则禁止18岁以下的新手驾驶员使用任何类型的手机。即使在北卡罗来纳州从手持手机打电话并非违法，但这并不意味着应该定期进行。重要的是要注意道路和周围环境，以保持警觉。
