Iowa bill to ban handheld phones while driving advances
A bill to ban handheld phones while driving is moving forward in the Iowa Legislature after passing a subcommittee meeting on Wednesday. Why it matters: While the legislation has struggled to pass over the last few years,
'I think this is the year': Iowa lawmakers push for bill banning cellphones while driving
Iowa lawmakers are trying again, after years of efforts, to pass a law banning the use of cellphones while driving. And they say it has new momentum.
Latest bills would set term limits, ban cellphones in schools
A flurry of bills introduced last week would lower the blood alcohol content to be found guilty of driving while intoxicated, ask voters whether they want to allow adults to use and possess recreational marijuana,
D.C. would ban phones in public schools under new bill
D.C. would ban smart phones in public schools under a new bill introduced Monday in the D.C. Council. Why it matters: With English and math test scores sagging, lawmakers hope removing access to personal devices will improve education outcomes.
Bill to ban cellphones in schools statewide, introduced
The bill states school districts need to adopt a cellphone policy by the end of the year. A bill requiring all Idaho school districts to create cellphone policies was introduced Monday in the Senate Education Committee,
Bill introduced to prohibit cell phones in DC schools
Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit cell phones and other wireless devices during the school day from D.C. high school classrooms. According to the bill, students would still be able to bring their devices to school,
‘Put your phones down’: Large crash numbers caused by distracted driving, police say
The Baton Rouge Police Department said its officers are responding to more traffic crashes and your cell phone may be one ...
Apps and phones are tracking you anyway. May as well use it to save money on car insurance
Usage based insurance could see a breakout year as more Americans enroll as a way to fight rising auto premiums and inflation ...
Drunk-driving, cell phone-driving major causes for road accidents
Deputy Transport Commissioner A Mohan underscored the importance of participation of people in spreading awareness on road safety and avoiding accidents.
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Two Mt. Pleasant women urge Iowa lawmakers to ban handling cell phones while driving
A bill to make it illegal to be handling or scrolling on a cell phone while driving has cleared a Senate subcommittee and two ...