Stronger ban on texting and driving takes effect Sat
from Maryland Politics by Annie Linskey
Glancing at a text message or an email from behind the wheel will cost $500 in fines starting Saturday when a new law goes into effect clarifying Maryland’s muddled driving-while-texting rules.
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Maryland drivers also aren’t supposed to talk on their cell phones per a year-old law, but doing so is remains a “secondary offense” meaning police can only pull over a driver who is also breaking another rule.
Drivers will still be able to use GPS systems on their phone while driving, or text an emergency operator.
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