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Pennsylvania to Ban Driver Cell Phone Use, Require Reporting of Traffic Stop Data

Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressing …

Ban on Handheld Phone Use While Driving Passes Louisiana House

Louisiana drivers would have to use a handsfree device or put their cellphones on speaker mode to talk on the phone while driving or risk a fine from police, under a proposal that won House backing. Republican Rep. Mike Huval, …

South Dakota Legislation Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving Sent to Governor

A bill passed by the South Dakota Legislature bans the use of smartphones and other electronic communication devices while driving, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) reported. The APCIA supports legislation such as HB 1169, which is headed to …