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Citizens Urge Ban On Texting While Driving
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Supporters of a bill that would ban texting while driving urged members of the Senate Transportation committee to quickly adopt the legislation this year. And they want the committee to include tough penalties as part of the law.VPR News
Senate Holds Hearing On Texting Ban
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The Senate Transportation Committee is holding a hearing today on bills that would ban texting while driving, and members of the public will have their say. One of them will be Norman James, who’s with the Vermont Department of Labor’s "Project Road Safe."VPR News
Vote On Texting Ban Likely Soon
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It appears the Senate will soon vote on a bill that prohibits drivers from texting while they’re operating their vehicles. Senate Transportation chairman Dick Mazza says he strongly supports the legislation.VPR News
NH Texting While Driving Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1
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Tapping out a quick text message behind the wheel could cost drivers a $100 fine under a law taking effect Jan. 1 in New Hampshire.VPR News
NY Ban On Texting While Driving Takes Effect
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Put the BlackBerry away if you’re behind the wheel in New York.VPR News