Legislation banning cell phone use by minor drivers heads to governor

Legislation banning cell phone use by minor drivers heads to governor

The Ohio House has given its OK to legislation banning teens from sending text messages, talking on cell phones or using any other handheld electronic communication devices while driving, sending the bill to Gov. John Kasich for his expected signature.

The final vote for concurrence on House Bill 99 was 88-12, with no debate during Tuesday’s floor session.

The bill bans texting while driving, though adults could continue to use GPS units, cell phones and other hand-held devices, as long as they are not being used for writing, reading or sending text messages.

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