No cell phone use while driving in California

California, the kookiest state in the country just got a little less kooky. Governor Jerry Brown finally has made a sensible decision.

Starting in January, California residents can no longer drive and use their cell phones -- for anything.

Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation into law that makes it illegal to operate a smartphone with your hands for any reason.

Drivers will have a few months to mentally adjust (that will be tough for Californians) before the new law is enforced. The goal is to cut down on the number of accidents caused by distracted driving.

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