RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers already have banned young drivers from using cell phones and everyone else from texting or emails while behind the wheel. Now they're considering whether to go further.
A House Commerce subcommittee debated Wednesday a measure that would make using a cell phone while driving illegal unless the motorist can talk hands free, such as using a Bluetooth or a voice-activated phone.
Fines would be $100 or more but wouldn't lead to driver's license points that could result in higher insurance premiums. There would be exceptions for making 911 calls and for law enforcement officers and first responders performing official duties.
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