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Cell Phone Laws

Trying to prevent distraction.

06/17/2010 | Rating NR

Northwest Now

Cell Phone Laws

Season 1 Episode 124 | 27m 29s

Trying to prevent distraction.

In the past four years in Washington, 801 people were killed by distracted driving. That's nearly four deaths every week. Within this context Washington now tickets drivers who are texting or holding a cell phone to their ear, it's a primary offense. But wait, there are exceptions! What does the law actually say?

06/17/2010 | Rating NR

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Northwest Now

Cell Phone Laws

Season 1 Episode 124 | 27m 29s

In the past four years in Washington, 801 people were killed by distracted driving. That's nearly four deaths every week. Within this context Washington now tickets drivers who are texting or holding a cell phone to their ear, it's a primary offense. But wait, there are exceptions! What does the law actually say?

06/17/2010 | Rating NR

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