Wisconsin Legislation Would Ban Cellphones in Construction Zones
A bill that would prohibit drivers from talking on their cellphones while in a construction zone is moving forward in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
A state Assembly committee planned a hearing Tuesday on the Republican-sponsored measure. It cleared a Senate committee earlier this month.
State law currently bars drivers from texting while driving. New drivers on a probationary license are barred from using a cellphone while driving.
Under the construction zone ban, violators could face fines of between $20 and $40 for a first offense and up to $100 for a second offense.
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