Florida Driver Faces $48,000 Fine For Jamming Cellular Signals

textdrive304A Florida man is facing fines that could cost him up to $48,000. The charge? Using an illegal jamming device to prevent other drivers from driving while texting. While the intent may be to create a no-cell safety zone, jamming signals can actually interfere with emergency calls as well as emergency personnel.

The driver, Jason R. Humphreys, was using his personal “jammer” during his morning commute between Seffner and Tampa for at least two years before he was noticed by Metro PCS.

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