Mass. House Passes Texting and Driving Bill

The Massachusetts state House of Representatives voted almost unanimously (150-1) yesterday to approve a bill that will ban texting while driving.

The bill also bans drivers under 18 from using cell phones while driving, as well as imposes new requirements for senior drivers.

The next step would be for state Senate to approve the bill.

If approved, Massachusetts will join 28 other states and the District of Columbia that already have bans on texting and driving.

Under the bill, motorists caught texting while driving would face a $100 fine for a first offense, $250 for a second offense and a $500 fine for all subsequent offenses, as well as the possibility of suspended driver's license or learner's permit.

You can read more about the texting&driving bill here.

News sources: Boston Herald, MassLive, Eagle Tribune.