PHOTOS: More Celebrities Busted! Texting And Talking While Driving
Posted on Oct 22, 2009 @ 04:15PM
California First Lady Maria Shriver was caught red handed using her cell phone then soccer ace David Beckham broke the law by ‘texting’ while behind the wheel too.
And now the California Highway Patrol have hit-out at the latest celebrity craze that is both highly dangerous and illegal.
But Radar Online.com has discovered that these two are not the only celebrity offenders – Paris Hilton, Colin Farrell, Hayden Pantiere, Kevin Connolly, Jesse Metcalfe and Hugh Jackman are other offenders we caught.
PHOTOS: Celebrities Breaking The Law While Driving
CHP spokesperson Heather Hoglund said: “Texting and using a cell phone is a distraction which could cause a collision.
“We need both celebrities and parents to act as role models for their children and not to do these activities while they dive.
“In today’s society people are used to answering their phone straight way and they must fight that urge while they are behind the wheel.
PHOTOS: David Beckham Texts While Driving
“What California first lady Maria Shriver did was wrong but at least she apologized for her actions and we need everybody to be responsible not to use their cell or to text while they drive.
“People need to take advantage of the technology available to them if they have to make ‘hands free’ calls but ideally calls should only be made in emergencies.”
Maria Shriver Apologizes For Using Phone While Driving
Maria Shriver publicly apologized for her actions and donated her favorite old cell phone to Verizon through their HopeLine Program that helps domestic violence shelters.
VIDEO: Maria Shriver “I don’t Have A Cell Phone Anymore”
Ironically, it was her husband Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger who supported and signed a law last year banning the use of handheld communication devices while driving in California.
On average drivers are fined $20 when they are caught and when fines are processed through the courts they can be hit with additional fees varying from $79 to $300 depending on where they are stopped.
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Comments
Just shows that they are just like the rest of the idiots out there!
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 10:52pm
If you can't wait to make a call use a headset. Not that hard people.
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 10:33pm
They should make the laws stiffer for this, and start ticketing these so called celebrities.
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 8:14pm
I think Jesse is on the phone hoping to get his pic taken and posted on-line. He was probably driving all day on the phone and texting hoping to get caught by Radar or TMZ!
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 6:08pm
com'on don't you all know... Normal laws don't apply to celeb's (A,B,C & D List). Look at least 4 of them aren't even wearing their seat belts... HA!
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 3:21pm
Paris Hilton? Jesse Metcalfe? Funny, I thought this article used the word "celebrity"?
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 2:41pm
you obviously know of them, so they're obviously celebrities
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 3:00pm
lol- i was thinking the same thing...
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 2:51pm
WHO CARES! They won't get cited, the phone is their lifeline and how they make their money. Do you expect them to pull over every time the phone rings?! Then again, they CAN afford a hands free system!
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 2:22pm
people in LA still hold their phones while driving. Iwish the cops would crack down or let people report the liscense plates of people they see doing this. put your ear piece on right when you get in the car !
Posted Thu, 10/22/2009 - 2:21pm