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City Council passes ban on cell phone use by drivers

Today, by a vote of (7-0) Las Cruces City Council voted for an ordinance which bans talking on the cell phone while driving while the vehicle in is motion on any road or highway. The ordinance, which also bans texting while driving, goes into effect February 5, 2010.

The ordinance prohibits:

• Sending or receiving calls
• Sending or reading a text message
• Reading, selecting or entering a number or name
• Sending or receiving e-mails

Exceptions include:

• Communication with certain offices or departments in an emergency
• Use by law enforcement and emergency personnel while performing their duties during an emergency
• Hands-free use

Fines for talking or texting on a cell phone while driving can be up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail.

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