Chicago Bans Cellphones for Drivers
The City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that banned drivers from using handheld cellphones starting this summer.
Mayor Richard M. Daley said the measure was about safety and called it “just plain common sense.”
The move follows similar bans enacted by cities and states around the country, including New York and New Jersey.
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 penalty for a violation would be $50, or $200 if the driver was involved in an accident.
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