Cell Phone Bill Moves to Maryland Senate Floor
posted 1:32 pm Sat March 08, 2008 - ANNAPOLIS, Md.
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A bill that would ban using hand-held cell phones or other wireless devices while driving is heading to the Maryland Senate floor.
A Senate committee narrowly approved the bill Friday after including several exemptions, including a two-year limit and allowing police to cite drivers only if they are pulled over for another offense. Some lawmakers asked why drivers should be banned from using hand-held devices but allowed to use hands-free devices.
The House of Delegates has not acted yet on a similar bill.
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Information from: The (Baltimore) Sun
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