Effective July 1, 2008 it will be illegal for minors to use electronic devices while driving. On Sep. 13 Senator Simitian’s Teen Driver Cell Phone Safety Bill, SB 33, was signed by the governor, banning minors from using electronic devices while driving. Teens caught using devices such as phones, lap tops, and even iPods while driving will be fined $20 for their first offense and $50 for each successive offense. “No one’s gonna follow it,” said Lucus Morgan, age 19.Taylor Garibaldi, a 17 year old high school student said “People will do it anyway because of the low cost [of the ticket].”17-year-old Ruby Kwan argues, “What if there is an emergency? What if we need to contact our parents, or if they need to contact us?” With that in mind, it’s unknown what criteria police will use in determining what people to pull over.In a speech from the governor at the time of the bill signing, it is said that emergency phone calls are exempt.On the other hand, 22-year-old Brian Moore says, “[It’s a] good law, [there are] too many accidents. Is it really necessary for teenagers to make those calls then and there, can they not wait till they get out of the car?” Also taking effect the same day is the hands-free phone device law requiring adults to use hands-free wireless phone devices when in the car. However, it is still illegal for drivers under 18 to use these devices. When asked his opinion on the use of electronics while driving by any age, Garibaldi responded, “People [often] aren’t paying attention, they’re more focused on the radio or their phone conversations.”Will these laws make a difference in the amount of accidents? Only one thing is certain, if you’re not 18, stay away from your electronics while you’re behind the driver seat, and if you are older than 18 make sure you have a hands free device for those behind the wheel phone calls.