SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon police officers may soon hear arguing when they pull motorists over for violating a new law banning them from talking on hand-held cell phones.
The new law was passed by the 2009 Oregon Legislature and takes effect New Year’s Day. It exempts motorists who are on their hand-held cell phones if using it is necessary for the person’s job.
Legislators say the exemption was intended for taxi drivers, delivery trucks, tow trucks and the like.
Law enforcement officials are getting ready for some motorists to try to drive through that legal loophole by arguing their jobs also qualify for the exemption.