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S.C. Bill Banning Handheld Cellphones While Driving Advances

A bill banning drivers in South Carolina from holding cellphones in their hands passed its first hurdle. The proposal would fine drivers $200 for using a cellphone or other electronic device in their hands. Drivers could talk on the phone …

Police Begin Enforcing Washington’s Distracted Driving Law

Police in Washington state have begun enforcing the new distracted driving law following the end of a six-month grace period. Under the new law, drivers are prohibited from holding an electronic device – including phones, tablets and other electronic devices …

Washington House Votes to Ban Handheld Cellphones While Driving

A Washington state measure to ban holding a phone while driving passed in the House a day after a similar measure passed in the Senate. House Bill 1371 received a 52-45 vote in the Democratic-controlled House Tuesday. Democratic Rep. Jessyn …