Washington state troopers say nearly 300 drivers were stopped for investigation of using hand-held cellular telephones in the first half-month that a ban was in effect, and 113 have gotten tickets.
Troopers add that an unknown number of motorists ditched their cell phones after noticing a law enforcement vehicle.
Under the law that took effect July 1, motorists may be stopped and ticketed for handheld cell phone use if an enforcement officer believes they have also committed some other offense. Through July 15, more tickets were issued in the southeast and southcentral sector than in any other district.
Trooper Keith A. Leary says most drivers seem to be heeding the law. Another trooper, Cliff E. Pratt, says that when he and other troopers are in their personal cars, they notice fewer drivers holding cell phones to their ears.
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