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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 08:24 |
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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ A South Dakota House panel is looking at a
measure that would ban texting by drivers in most circumstances.
The measure would prohibit the use of cell phones and other
handheld devices to write, send or read text-based communications
while driving.
It would allow the use of handheld devices to make voice calls
or make emergency communications. Devices that use hands-free
technology also could be used while driving.
The House State Affairs Committee had scheduled a hearing on the
bill Wednesday.
The South Dakota Legislature has rejected similar bills in past
years.
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