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Washington Governor Signs Legislation to Ban Use of Cell Phones, Text Messaging While Driving


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May 15, 2007 By

Governor Chris Gregoire signed into law Friday a measure that will make Washington roads safer by banning text messaging while driving.

"This is a common sense measure that will limit distractions to drivers and help keep Washingtonians safer on the road," said Gregoire. "Just as you do not want other drivers on the road to be reading a newspaper or book while driving, you don't want them to be distracted by an e-mail or a text message, taking their eyes off the road."

Engrossed House Bill 1214, sponsored by Rep. Joyce McDonald, passed the House with 90 votes and passed the Senate with 32 votes. The bill takes effect January 1, 2008.

Gregoire also signed into law a measure that bans the use of cell phones while driving unless the driver is using a hands-free device. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5037, sponsored by Sen. Tracey Eide, passed the Senate with 33 votes and passed the House with 59 votes. The bill takes effect July 1, 2008.


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