guyincognito723
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey
Hello, I am seeking some advice on my upcoming court hearing this week. I was driving on a highway while using my phone as a gps, glancing down at it occasionally as it was lying in the cup holder, and was pulled over by a police officer and subsequently given a ticket and a mandatory court appearance for cell phone use. From my very superficial readings, don't you have to be using the phone in your hand to be considered a cellphone violation? The officer and I didn't exchange many words, however he mentioned something along the lines of it being a state-wide driver awareness month(the u text u drive u pay campaign). Morally I feel as if i have done nothing wrong, however legally is another story. Do I have any defense or am I screwed? Thanks for any help in advance.
Hello, I am seeking some advice on my upcoming court hearing this week. I was driving on a highway while using my phone as a gps, glancing down at it occasionally as it was lying in the cup holder, and was pulled over by a police officer and subsequently given a ticket and a mandatory court appearance for cell phone use. From my very superficial readings, don't you have to be using the phone in your hand to be considered a cellphone violation? The officer and I didn't exchange many words, however he mentioned something along the lines of it being a state-wide driver awareness month(the u text u drive u pay campaign). Morally I feel as if i have done nothing wrong, however legally is another story. Do I have any defense or am I screwed? Thanks for any help in advance.