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Two Texas Cities Prepare to Enact Behind-the-Wheel Phone Bans

Two of the biggest cities in Texas are reminding drivers of bans on handheld devices behind the wheel that take effect in Austin and San Antonio come January. Police in both cities won’t start issuing fines until February. Talking on …

Cellphone While Driving Ban Recommended by San Antonio Panel

Some South Texas city leaders have endorsed a proposal to ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving. The San Antonio City Council’s Public Safety Committee decided Wednesday to send the plan to the full council for a vote Oct. …

Pennsylvania Police Say Driver Texting Ban Hard to Enforce

As Pennsylvania Police Chief Andrew Lisiecki’s officers scan the congestion that routinely clogs Route 30, they peer into passing cars and count as drivers tap their cell phone screens. One, two, three. If they see more than 10 taps, police …

U.S. Ban Sought on Cell Phone Use While Driving

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on Thursday for a federal law to ban talking on a cell phone or texting while driving any type of vehicle on any road in the country. Tough federal legislation is the only way …