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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 …

Leesville Police Will Begin Enforcing Cellphone School Zone Law

The Louisiana city of Leesville will begin putting up signs in the next few days to remind drivers that a new state law prohibits them from using cellphones in a school zone. Police Chief Greg Hill says officers weren’t allowed …

Hawaii Considers Exemptions to Cell Phone Ban

Hawaii drivers would be able to check their cellphones for traffic or weather information while driving, under a bill state lawmakers are considering. Current Hawaii law forbids drivers from using or handling mobile devices while in a running vehicle, even …

Wisconsin Legislation Would Ban Cellphones in Construction Zones

A bill that would prohibit drivers from talking on their cellphones while in a construction zone is moving forward in the Wisconsin State Legislature. A state Assembly committee planned a hearing Tuesday on the Republican-sponsored measure. It cleared a Senate …

Greenville May Ban Cellphones From Drivers’ Hands

Greenville, S.C., is considering a ban on any use of a cellphone in a driver’s hand. The city has created a task force to look at driving safety. Mayor Pro Tem David Sudduth said Monday they determined just a ban …

Warning Phase Over for Montana City’s Cellphone Ban

Missoula’s ban on the use of cellphones while driving transitions on Tuesday from an educational phase involving warnings to one with citations carrying fines up to $300. The Missoulian reports that a second citation within a year can lead to …

New Cellphone Ban for Young Drivers Takes Effect in Wisconsin

Young drivers, put away that cellphone. As of Thursday, using it while driving is illegal in Wisconsin. The new law bars anyone operating a motor vehicle under an instruction permit or a probationary license from using a cellphone or other …