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Senate approves restriction on cell‑phone use by minors in vehicles over liberty objections
Utah State Senate · February 17, 2011
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Summary
Senate Bill 45, restricting wireless telephone use for minors in vehicles to promote driver safety, passed after floor debate; supporters emphasized public safety, while opponents described it as an overreach and an infringement on personal liberty.
The Utah Senate passed Senate Bill 45, a measure limiting wireless telephone use for minors in vehicles.
Sponsor Senator Romero framed the measure as a public safety rule intended to help young drivers focus in their early driving years and to protect passengers who may be vulnerable to peer pressure in…
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