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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Ind. Laws - "New Ind. laws include teen diver cell phone ban"
Mike Smith of the AP has a story on some of the new laws that will take effect Wednesday, July 1. Some quotes:
Indiana drivers under age 18 will soon be breaking the law if they use a cell phone while driving, as will school bus drivers who fail to make sure all students are off the bus at the end of their routes.The new laws, which take effect Wednesday, are among dozens enacted during the regular legislative session that ended April 29. Supporters say they hope the laws better protect the state's young people.
Those caught ignoring the cell phone ban could face a fine of up to $500. * * *
School bus drivers also could face $500 fines if they fail to check for children on board at the end of their routes. The law arose after three South Bend students were left on school buses last year and a 4-year-old was left alone inside a parked school bus in Richmond earlier this year.
Another new law increases the prison term for anyone who murders or attempts to murder a pregnant woman and causes the loss of her unborn child.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on June 28, 2009 08:49 AM
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