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Texting and Driving

Nevada lawmakers are looking at five different proposals for a ban on cell phone use while driving. The Nevada Department of Transportation believes this form of distraction is the cause of many accidents and fatalities in the state. But one group says its research shows laws against cell phone use while driving is not enough.

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Meg Ragonese, Public Information Officer, NDOT
Chuck Reider, Chief Safety Engineer, NDOT

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