Bill puts texting while driving in cross hairs
The House measure to deter distracted driving takes special aim at younger drivers ages 16 to 18 who have learner's permits or junior licenses. Not only would they be subject to the texting ban, they would be barred from using cell phones or other wireless devices such as mobile computers or pe...
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| Published in | The tribune (Scranton, Pa. 1990) |
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| Format | Newspaper Article |
| Language | English |
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Scranton, Pa
The Times-Tribune
10.11.2009
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| Online Access | Get full text |
| ISSN | 1062-5844 |
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| Summary: | The House measure to deter distracted driving takes special aim at younger drivers ages 16 to 18 who have learner's permits or junior licenses. Not only would they be subject to the texting ban, they would be barred from using cell phones or other wireless devices such as mobile computers or personal digital assistants while driving as well. Drivers older than 18 wouldn't be subject to this wireless ban. Under the bill, PennDOT will require that vehicle accident report forms include information on whether a driver was using a wireless communications device. Eighteen states have already enacted texting while driving bans and Congress is considering legislation that would withhold a portion of federal transportation dollars from states that don't have bans. |
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| ISSN: | 1062-5844 |