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5/19/06-The Legislature’s Transportation Committee recently voted 7-2 to approve a bill that would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” device would still be permitted.
Drivers under age 18, however, would be prohibited from using any cell phone – whether hand-held or hands-free – while behind the wheel.
Adult drivers would face up to a $250 fine for failure to follow the rule. Repeat offenders would be fined up to $500. Teens would be subject to as much as a $100 fine and loss of driving privileges for up to one year.
Emergency calls would be exempted.
H4819 has been sent to the House Ways and Means Committee. For House bill status, call (617) 722-2356.
Drivers under age 18, however, would be prohibited from using any cell phone – whether hand-held or hands-free – while behind the wheel.
Adult drivers would face up to a $250 fine for failure to follow the rule. Repeat offenders would be fined up to $500. Teens would be subject to as much as a $100 fine and loss of driving privileges for up to one year.
Emergency calls would be exempted.
H4819 has been sent to the House Ways and Means Committee. For House bill status, call (617) 722-2356.