Off-Ramp's informal survey shows when it comes to the new hands-free cell phone law that goes into effect Tuesday, Angelinos will try to comply. Try, but not too hard.

Former L.A. Police Chief Darryl Gates, using his sleek, modern, tiny cell phone, in 1986. Police would actually be exempt from the new cell phone law, and of course they'll never make personal calls while on-duty in their cars.
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Mike Mullen, LAPL/Herald-Examiner Collection
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