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The difference between a primary law and a secondary law in regards to No Cell Phones while Driving, is that under secondary laws, a police officer must have some other reason to stop a vehicle before citing a driver for using a cell phone, whereas if a primary law is in place, an officer can stop a driver for no reason other than cell phone use.
  • (A)  True
  • (B)  False
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Correct answer is:
  • (A)  True
Explanation:
According to MeldonLaw.com, a primary offense is an offense for which a law enforcement officer can stop a car and issue a citation for violating a specific law. Secondary offense is an offense for which a driver or a passenger can receive a citation but only after a driver has been pulled over for a primary offense. The most common examples of secondary laws are not wearing a seat belt, violating curfew for minors, and of course the use of cell phones while driving in most states.
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