Cell phone use while driving is now illegal in two major Texas cities, and the Texas legislature is considering a statewide ban. Kayla Kennedy has more in this Bobcat Update.
Austin and San Antonio now have hands-free city ordinances, prohibiting all use of mobile devices while behind the wheel. The only exception is if there's an emergency and you have to call 9-1-1. Texas State student Max Castera says drivers have a responsibility to be safe on the road.
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Some are hoping San Marcos doesn't follow suit, but the state legislature is pushing for a law that would extend the ban to bikers as well.
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There are many devices that can help you stay hands-free. Some cars have Bluetooth, which allow you to answer phone calls through the speakers, or you can buy a headset. Dalia Moreno says drivers have too many distractions.
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STANDUP: If caught using a mobile device while driving, you can face a hefty fine of up to two hundred dollars in San Antonio, and up to five hundred dollars in Austin. For Bobcat update, I'm Kayla Kennedy.
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
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