Proposed Cell Phone Law
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Posted: 6:14 AM Feb 19, 2008
Proposed Cell Phone Law
Talking or texting while behind the wheel could be a thing of the past.
Reporter: Brenda Bryan
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Thousands of people talk on cell phones while driving, but safety advocates say the practice is dangerous.

And if West Virginia lawmakers have their way it could be costly, too.

A bill introduced by Delegate Nancy Peoples Guthrie would make talking or texting behind the wheel a misdemeanor, punishable by a $25 fine.

If passed, the law would also mean if you're pulled over for something else and caught talking on the phone, you can be fined.

The bill makes exceptions for police, emergency personnel or other government officials.

It also allows folks to legally chat and drive but only if they're using a hands-free device.

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Posted by: Forrest on Mar 1, 2008 at 06:08 PM

Why exempt law enforcement? They already speed, run stopsigns/lights and cut their friends breaks on tickets...Make the law enforcement follow the same rules as the rest of us! You want to use the phone? Pull it over!
Posted by: gee whiz on Feb 22, 2008 at 12:48 PM

People, how many times have you talked on your cell phone while driving? How many times have you had an accident while talking on your cell phone. How many times have you had an accident while engaging in some other risky behavior? There are drivers out there who manage their coffee, cell phone and makeup just fine without causing accidents. Lawmakers should not be able to pass legislation that doesn't apply to them or law enforcement officers. That might keep unnecessary legislation to a minimum.
Posted by: crissy on Feb 22, 2008 at 02:55 AM

Hey Anon: I know they take your kids but it is their idea of how you take care of them. I know 3 kids who run around barefoot in cold weather, raised by their grandmother who never knows where they are half the time,always in trouble but cps never has a problem but let the school call on someone and it is all over. The government passes laws that we dont even know about. We dont have any rights anymore. Shirley Love wanted to bring back the padlle for the school teachers but you spank your own child at home with a paddle and see what happens. The schools are a part of the corrupt government. Police officers should have to obey every law we do or be charged the same as we are.
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