7/2/07-Gov. John Baldacci signed a bill into law that will help officials better understand the role cell phone use plays in crashes.
The new law, previously LD576, directs state troopers to ask drivers at crash scenes if they were distracted by phone use.
The Department of Public Safety will study the results to determine what, if any, actions need to be taken to make the state’s roadways safer.

6/18/07-The Legislature approved a bill that would help officials better understand the role cell phone use plays in crashes. It’s been moved to Gov. John Baldacci’s desk.
Sponsored by Rep. Chris Babbidge, D-Kennebunk, LD576 would direct state troopers to ask drivers at crash scenes if they were distracted by phone use.
The Department of Public Safety would study the results to determine what, if any, actions need to be taken to make the state’s roadways safer.
For bill status, call (207) 287-1692. In Maine, call 1-800-423-2900.

6/4/07-A bill awaiting final consideration in the Senate before it can advance to the governor’s desk would help officials better understand the role cell phone use plays in crashes.
Sponsored by Rep. Chris Babbidge, D-Kennebunk, LD576 would direct state troopers to ask drivers at crash scenes if they were distracted by phone use.
The Department of Public Safety would study the results to determine what, if any, actions need to be taken to make the state’s roadways safer.
For bill status, call (207) 287-1692. In Maine, call 1-800-423-2900.