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City Council Passes Cell Phone Ban While Driving -- Monday, December 07, 2009 at 17:09

Today, by a vote of (7-0) Las Cruces City Council voted for an ordinance which bans talking on the cell phone while driving while the vehicle in is motion on any road or highway. The ordinance, which also bans texting while driving, goes into effect February 5, 2010. The ordinance prohibits: Sending or receiving calls Sending or reading a text message Reading, selecting or entering a number or name Sending or receiving e-mails Exceptions include: Communication with certain offices or departments in an emergency Use by law enforcement and emergency personnel while performing their duties during an emergency Hands-free use Fines for talking or texting on a cell phone while driving can be up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail.