A California bill proposed this week could make it illegal for anyone under 21 to use a cell phone while driving.
Motorists under 18 are currently forbidden from using a cell phone while driving, regardless of whether it is operated using hands-free devices. Assembly Bill (AB) 276, introduced Jan. 23, would expand that age group.
Assemblywoman Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) told The Epoch Times the proposal aims to save lives.
“I introduced AB 276 to do two things. Primarily, as a mother and grandmother, I know the importance of raising awareness about distracted driving. Second, it offers a solution to incentivize inexperienced drivers to keep their eyes on the road and away from their phone screens,” Dixon said….