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Senate passes bill clarifying manual phone use while driving; 'save the selfie' language retained
Utah State Senate · February 10, 2022
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Summary
Senators approved a third substitute clarifying that manual manipulation of handheld devices while driving is prohibited, allows automated functions and retains public‑safety exceptions; the measure passed 24‑4 with one absence.
The Utah Senate passed a third substitute to Senate Bill 102 to clarify when a driver may manually use a wireless communications device. Sponsor Senator Wilson told colleagues the revised text bans taking selfies or otherwise manually manipulating a handheld device while operating a vehicle, but preserves…
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