Lawmakers Debate Texting & Driving Penalty Increase

DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise the penalties for texting and driving.
Currently, the fine for texting and driving is $50 with one point on your license. SB17-027 raises the fine to $300 with four points on your license for a first offence.
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LINK: Legislative Web Page for SB17-027
The bill was inspired by a case in Colorado last year where a drunk driver was texting while behind the wheel, struck a couple on their motorcycle and kille