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Ohio takes a Big Step towards Banning Texting while Driving

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - A big step was taken here in Ohio to ban texting behind the wheel.

A House Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a state-wide ban.

If the bill goes through, and you get caught, there would be a 150 dollar fine.

The plan now heads to the full house, the state senate, then Governor Strickland's desk.

Ohio's bill is a bit different than other states.

It has specific exemptions for GPS navigation units and dialing a phone number.

 

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