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Louisiana Bill to Ban Handheld Phone Use While Driving Fails in Senate

Louisiana senators put the brakes on a bill that would have required motorists to use a handsfree device or speaker mode to talk on a cellphone while driving. The proposal by Republican Rep. Mike Huval fell one vote short of …

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, …