Warren May Ban Texting While Driving
POSTED: Friday, December 26, 2008
UPDATED: 2:16 pm EST December 26,
2008
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WARREN, Mich. -- Officials in one Detroit area community are considering laws aimed at people who text-message, shave or apply makeup while driving.The Macomb Daily in Mount Clemens reports that the Warren City Council is expected in January to discuss a proposed ordinance fining motorists $500 for distracted driving.The city's legal department has drafted laws that only allow drivers with handsfree equipment to use cell phones."It's not a huge imposition...to ask a driver to pull over" before sending or reading such messages, City Attorney David Richards told the paper.Police would not be authorized to stop motorists solely for suspected hands-on cell phone use, but could pull someone over if they are caught sending or receiving text messages.The council also could consider a broader measure aimed at people who eat, drink or use laptop computers while driving.
Copyright 2008 by ClickOnDetroit.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Copyright 2008 by ClickOnDetroit.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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