The proposed law states, "a person may not hold or use a telecommunications device in the driver's seat of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is in motion unless the device is used in conjunction with hands free or voice operated technology. (Lauren Champman, IPBS News)
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Several people who had lost loved ones to distracted driving spoke at the committee.
Indiana Republican State Rep. Holli Sullivan authored the bill.
The next step for Bill 1070 is to be approved by the Senate.
Join us this week as we talk about the bill, distracted driving, and how it would be enforced.
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Our guests
Sgt. Curt Durnil, Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police
Holli Sullivan, Representative, District 78
Charles Earle, driving instructor
Kira Hudson, testified for HB 1070