Happy new year.
Remember, effective today, only hands-free use of mobile phones is permitted while driving, and text messages is never permitted. Enforcement is primary, meaning you can be pulled over for this offense alone, and receive a first-offense ticket of $50. First offenses are not, however, considered moving violations.
State workers hired in 2012 and beyond will have to cover their own health care costs in retirement.
Cellphone crackdown among new laws taking effect today, Cy Ryan, Las Vegas Sun, January 1, 2012