South Carolina senators are considering banning teens under 18 from driving while holding a cell phone to their ear.
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee was set to debate the bill this week.
It is among six bills in the Legislature this year that would bar drivers from text messaging, using a hand-held cell phone, or both.
Last week, a House panel gave initial approval to a bill barring both for drivers of all ages.
The bill proposed by Republican Sen. Thomas Alexander of Walhalla specifically deals with young drivers. A handsfree system would be exempt.
Offenders would be fined up to $50 for the misdemeanor.
Topics Personal Auto South Carolina
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