Bill Could Increase Penalty For Texting & Driving

DENVER (CBS4)– State lawmakers say the dangerous problem of texting and driving is getting worse despite the fact that it’s illegal in Colorado. Now legislators want to increase the penalties for the crime.
The Colorado law that prohibits texting and driving is one of the most lenient in the U.S.A Senate committee took up the bill on Wednesday that would increase the penalty for texting while driving to a $300 fine and four points on a driver’s license. (credit: CBS)
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