Crime & Safety
Ask A Cop: Can I Text at a Stop Light?
It's not even legal to talk on a cell phone while at a stop light.
Editor's note: This article was compiled by Patch Editor Brad Kava. He occasionally asks local law enforcement to answer readers' questions. Send your queries to brad.kava@patch.com. Thank you.
Question from a Patch Reader:
Is it legal to text while stopped at a stop sign or stop light?
Answer from CHP Officer Bradley Sadeck:
Question from a Patch Reader:
Is it legal to text while stopped at a stop sign or stop light?
Answer from CHP Officer Bradley Sadeck:
It is illegal to send or read a text while stopped at a stop sign or stop light. It is also illegal to use a hand held cellphone while stopped at the same.
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