Texting while driving will be banned in Wisconsin

The bill passed Tuesday... would prohibit people from driving while composing or sending text messages or e-mail messages unless they are operating authorized emergency vehicles. Penalties could be up to $400 for first offenses... Louise Peterson of Fitchburg called the legislation a "fabulous idea," and said drivers' cell phone use should be restricted, too. She said a SUV driver talking on his cell phone crashed into her car while she was driving on Fish Hatchery Road about one-and-a-half years ago, causing about $1,500 worth of damage to her vehicle. "I had to wait for him to get off his phone call before I could yell at him..."

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