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Committee reviews hands‑free driving ordinance with public‑safety exemptions
Summary
The committee reviewed an ordinance that would prohibit drivers from holding electronic wireless devices while operating a vehicle; members clarified exemptions for public-safety officials and generally supported sending the measure to council.
The committee reviewed an ordinance that would ban the use or holding of electronic wireless communications devices while operating a motor vehicle within North College Hill and discussed explicit exceptions for emergency responders and two‑way radios.
Kathy Cureton, chair of the committee, and others sought clarity on whether the measure would cover police officers using in-car devices; staff confirmed public‑safety officials performing official duties are excluded under the draft. Several members said they believed the ordinance was necessary and ready to move to the council floor, while staff suggested any minor wording changes could be addressed on the floor if the committee advances the item.
No formal vote was recorded in the transcript; staff and committee members agreed to proceed with the ordinance process and to place it on the council agenda for further consideration.
