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Sponsor Statement for HB 295
Prohibit Cell Phone Use When Driving

An Act relating to prohibiting the use of cellular telephones when operating a motor vehicle; and providing for an effective date.

House Bill 295 will increase the safety involved with the use of cellular telephones in vehicles. By encouraging the use of "Hands Free" cellular phones, we will help ensure the safety of all people on the roadways. New technologies are available and we have a responsibility to encourage its implementation to help ensure public safety. As with safety belts, simply encouraging their use will not save enough lives. All people must share the road, so we all must share in the safety concerns of the other drivers.

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