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Committee pauses hands-free phone ban in school, construction zones after enforcement concerns
Summary
Senators debated SB324, which would bar handheld mobile-phone use in school and construction zones when zones are active; members split over language making holding a phone prima facie evidence of a violation and asked staff to research how other states handle similar language before proceeding.
The Senate Transportation Committee took up Senate Bill 324, which would prohibit drivers from using a mobile telephone while driving in a school zone or a construction zone when workers are present or when a reduced school‑zone speed limit is in effect.
Adam, the committee staffer who briefed the bill, said exceptions would include law-enforcement and emergency personnel,…
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