Oklahoma Senate
Sen. Sharp Files Bill Targeting Texting While Driving
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Sen. Ron Sharp has filed legislation banning the use of cell phones or other handheld devices to text, email or call while driving. Senate Bill 67 would make it a misdemeanor to use a handheld device while behind the wheel. Violators would face up to a $1,000 fine or up to a year in jail, or both. The measure would enable law enforcement officers to cite drivers for using the devices as a secondary offense.
Sharp, R-Shawnee, said Oklahoma is one of only six states that has no laws on the books addressing texting while driving.
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