Lawmakers Propose Ban for Texting While Driving in Ohio
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Updated: 2:45 PM Aug 5, 2009
Lawmakers Propose Ban for Texting While Driving in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers are offering proposals to make the state one of a growing number that ban text messaging while driving.
Posted: 2:45 PM Aug 5, 2009
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio lawmakers are offering proposals to make the state one of a growing number that ban text messaging while driving.

Three bills have been introduced in the Ohio House that include prohibitions on texting behind the wheel, and at least one more bill is on the way.

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Robert Hagan says it's ridiculous to even try to send a text while driving. The Youngstown Democrat says a ban of some sort seems like a reasonable idea.

Cleveland already has a law against text messaging during the operation of a vehicle. Repeat violators face fines of up to $500.

A proposal for a similar local ordinance in Cincinnati was rejected Tuesday by a city council panel.

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Posted by: D. on Aug 8, 2009 at 11:13 AM

I feel the bill should be passed. These young kids today just starting to drive are always texting. I see it all the time.
Posted by: Tom on Aug 8, 2009 at 10:53 AM

Every new law passed is more rights we lose, Just like the seat belt laws. This is supposed to be a democracy. Stop it before its to late
Posted by: Erik on Aug 6, 2009 at 09:09 AM

so if i enter a number to call on my phone....is that texting?
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