• Cell phone laws in Ohio are varied.cell phone image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.com
  
  Ohio does not have a statewide law regarding the use of cell phones for talking or for texting. There are a number of bills regarding regulations of cell phones that are pending in the legislature. These bills, if passed, would prohibit the use of texting and talking while driving. However, different jurisdictions within the state can have their own, specific laws, and several of them do.
  
  

Brooklyn, Ohio, cell phone laws

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  The Brooklyn law states that a cell phone can be used while driving as long as the driver keeps both hands on the steering wheel. The way the law is worded means that it allows for the driver to be using either a Bluetooth headset or a speaker system to talk on their cell phone. However, anything else such as texting or holding the phone up to the ear will result in a fine.
  
  

Cleveland cell phone laws

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  In Cleveland, Ohio, a law banning text messaging while driving was passed in April 2009. The law will take effect and charge a $100 fine for a first-time law breaker. The fine goes up per offense, with the second one costing $250, and any subsequent offenses costing $500 each. So far, Cleveland only bans text messaging and not actual talking on the phone.
  
  

North Olmstead, Ohio, laws

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  In North Olmstead, Ohio, the law states that there is no cell phone use at all, for talking or texting. They do not even allow the headset or hands free device. Violations of this law can cost up to $75. However, there is an allowance for any emergency calls, and cell phone use is allowed if the vehicle is in park.
  
  

South Euclid

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  In January 2010, a law was passed that bans cell phone use for talking and texting while driving. It is scheduled to go into effect in April 2010. Using computers while driving is also banned. The fines are $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second and $500 for the third offense.
  
  

Toledo

• Toledo bans texting in city limits.cell phone call image by Donald Joski from Fotolia.com
  
  In 2009, Toledo's council approved a ban on text messaging while driving in the city that took effect in January 2010. Toledo has made this an offense that is considered primary, which means a police officer can pull someone over if they see them violating this law.
  
  

North Royalton

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  North Royalton has banned texting while driving in the city limits. This law was passed in December 2009 and is considered a primary offense. This means that a police officer can pull over a violator for this offense only.