IA House approves cell phone ban for young drivers
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa House has narrowly voted to ban
the state's youngest drivers from any use of cell phones or other
hand-held electronic devices.
The bill approved Monday would ban the use of cell phones,
either for calls or text messaging, by any 16 or 17 year old while
driving.
Rep. Scott Raecker, R-Urbandale, says it's that age group that
does the bulk of cell phone calling and text messaging.
The House approved the measure on a 55-41 vote, sending it back
to the Senate, which had earlier approved a ban only on texting and
e-mailing while driving for everyone.
Rep. Rick Olson, D-Des Moines, says it makes sense to target
young people, who are already forced to get special drivers
licenses that include restrictions on what they can do.
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