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Chicago Bans Hand-Held Phones for Drivers
Wednesday May 11, 4:04 pm ET
Chicago Bans Hand-Held Cell Phones for Drivers; Fines Set for $50 and Up


CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago officials voted Wednesday to ban drivers from using hand-held cell phones starting this summer and set fines of $50 and up for violators.
The City Council approved the ordinance without debating it, angering some aldermen who worried about suburban residents and visitors being targeted as they cross the city line.

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But Mayor Richard Daley called the ordinance "good common sense."

The move follows similar bans enacted by several cities and states around the country, including New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia.

The Chicago measure requires drivers to use hands-free devices unless they are making 911 emergency calls or are talking while the vehicle is parked. The penalties would be $50, or $200 if the driver was involved in an accident.

Alderman Edward Burke said Wednesday he is still pushing for an additional "distracted driving" measure to forbid drivers from applying makeup, shaving, or consuming food and beverages while on the road.





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