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Arizona City’s Cell Phone Ban Highlights Varied Laws Across State

A new law banning the use of cellphones while driving went into effect in a Phoenix, Ariz., suburb this month, making it the latest city to attempt regulation rather than wait for a state effort. Surprise officials put an ordinance …

California Highway Patrol Says 30,000 Ticketed for Using Cell Phones

California Highway Patrol officials say about 30,000 people across the state are facing fines after being ticketed for using cell phones or other electronic devices while driving. CHP spokeswoman Sgt. Diana McDermott says the tickets were issued in April as …