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[WA] State Senate approves cell phone bill
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Edited | Ralphie Mar 16, 2005 08:50am |
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| News Date | Wednesday, March 16, 2005 02:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The state Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would require drivers to use hands-free devices when talking on their cell phones.
Under the proposed law, if you’re caught holding a cell phone when you’re pulled over for another infraction, such as speeding, you could be slapped with an extra $101 fine.
“We want to make sure that both of your hands are on the wheel,” said Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way), who sponsored the bill and has been working on the issue for five years. “It’s only a safety issue. It’s not any different from wearing a safety belt.”
Opponents of the bill called it unnecessary.
“This bill is government intrusion,” said Sen. Pam Roach (R-Auburn). “I just think we’ve gone too far and people of this state are not happy about it.”
The Senate passed the bill 28-18, with three members excused. It now goes to the House. |
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