6/4/07-A bill has died in the House that would have prohibited drivers in the state from talking on hand-held cell phones while driving.
Drivers would have been prohibited from using the devices while behind the wheel. Talking on a phone equipped with a “hands-free” accessory would still have been permitted.
Sponsored by Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Weybridge, S20 would have made it a secondary offense to drive while chatting – meaning a person would have to be pulled over for another violation, such as speeding, before they could be ticketed for talking on the phone.
Violators would have faced up to $100 fines. Emergency calls would have been exempt.
An identical House bill – H31 – also died.

1/29/07-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would prohibit drivers in the state from talking on hand-held cell phones while driving.
Drivers would be prohibited from using the devices while behind the wheel. Talking on a phone equipped with a "hands-free" accessory would still be permitted.
Sponsored by Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Weybridge, S20 would make it a secondary offense to drive while chatting - meaning a person would have to be pulled over for another violation, such as speeding, before they could be ticketed for talking on the phone.
Violators would face up to $100 fines. Emergency calls would be exempted.
For bill status, call (802) 828-2231. In Vermont, call 1-800-642-3280.
An identical House bill - H31 - is in the House Judiciary Committee.