A bill that would have prohibited use of hand-held phones in parking lots now attempts only to clarify fines and other mistakes in the existing law.
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Biddeford ‘sting’ reveals drivers largely undeterred by new handheld cellphone law
On several details, police could not keep up with the violations they observed, they say.
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New 10-cent surcharge on Maine phone lines will fund broadband expansion
The surcharge approved by the Legislature will be used to support broadband expansion projects in the state starting in 2020.
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Judge lowers first-time fine for drivers caught holding their phones, but it could go back up
The first offense for holding a cellphone while driving was reduced to $85, including fees, down from $230, bringing the cost in line with what lawmakers intended.
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Hands-free driving law goes live – with one expensive mixup
The fine and fees set by a judge Wednesday are nearly triple the amount the bill’s sponsor intended for first-time offenders. The difference is in the language of the law.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We’ll all be safer on the roads with hand-held phone ban
Devices designed to command your attention are not fit for a driver behind the wheel.