Effective October 1st, 2017 Oregon enacted a law that limits the use of cell phones while driving except for emergencies or if you are using these features through a hands-free device.
What is allowed and not allowed with the new law?
Allowed
The use of wireless phone apps such as GPS or music apps
Phone calls while driving with the exception of school zones, bus drivers and new drivers
Text messaging while stopped or while using hands-free devices
Not Allowed
Holding of a mobile electronic device in the person’s hand
Reading, sending or replying to a text messaging while the vehicle is moving
The use of wireless communication devices by bus drivers and new drivers
Phone calls or texting while in school zones
The Risk
$260 Standard Traffic Fine for 1st Offense with a maximum fine of $1,000
$435 Fine and a maximum fine of $2,500 for 2nd Offense or 1st Offense that resulted in a crash
3rd Violation within 10 years could be a misdemeanor with six months of jail time and a fine of up to $2,500
Insurance companies will be notified
How We Can Help?
Car Toys has products that allow you to use your voice, a single swipe or even a hand gesture to legally access your most important applications and information safely. We carry a wide selection of products that can assist with being a safer driver by allowing you to keep your eyes on the road more often and helping you to comply with the increasing number of distracted driving laws across the country. From Navigation receivers with CarPlay built in, to Cell Phone Mounts and Bluetooth car kits, Car Toys has solutions in every price range that can assist in not only avoiding a ticket but also hopefully making your commute much safer.
Combining a Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit with a universal cell phone mount can be an excellent option if you are looking to avoid an expensive ticket under the new distracted driving law
The universal cell phone mount will give you the ability to activate a function of your device and use whatever features are allowed by law, which is very limited. This is a good option for people who would like to follow the phone's built-in GPS or activate other essential device features.
Combining a Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit with a universal cell phone mount can be an excellent option if you are looking to avoid an expensive ticket under the new distracted driving law.
A Bluetooth hands-free car kit is an excellent choice for connecting your wireless device to your factory stereo. This will allow you to make and receive phone calls, and in many cases streaming audio for music. Be careful though; some of these Bluetooth units may require that you control these features through your phone.
Depending on your particular needs Apple CarPlay or Android Auto aftermarket receivers might be the best option for you. If you are looking to add a mix of great features and safety, you should consider one of these units. CarPlay-enabled receivers, through Siri, allow you to control many of the features of your Apple iPhone such as music, maps, messaging, and phone calls. Similarly, Android Auto has a very robust voice-command feature powered by Google. Just say “OK Google” or press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel, or touch-screen interface to activate voice commands. Just like CarPlay-enabled receivers you can make and receive phone calls, access your messages, get turn-by-turn directions, and much more
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