CLEMSON — Drivers who let their fingers do the talking could soon be hit with a ticket — the city of Clemson’s ban on texting while driving took effect June 1.

The ordinance allows officers, if they believe they have probable cause, to look at a driver’s cell phone to determine when the text message was sent or received.

While the city ordinance — which bans both sending and receiving texts while driving — is in effect, city police won’t be issuing tickets as yet.

Instead, drivers will receive warnings for a period of time.

But once more people are aware of the law, offending drivers could be hit with a $100 fine plus court costs, but convictions for violating the text ban will not place points on the drivers’ record, and it will not affect drivers’ insurance rates.

The ordinance states that drivers are prohibited from texting, reading printed materials or emailing while driving a car in motion.

Cars that are lawfully parked or stopped are exempt from the ban, the ordinance states.

The ordinance does not apply to GPS devices.

Police, firefighters and ambulance drivers are exempt from the ordinance if they’re performing the official duties of their job.

Signs warning drivers about the text ban have been placed around the city.

Clemson City Council passed final reading of the ordinance in February.