BATON ROUGE, La. (KTAL) – (4/30/19) The Louisiana State House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works approved a billthat outlaws handheld cellphone use while driving. The bill requires drivers to use a hands-free device.
Drivers could be fined up to $300 if ticketed by law enforcement.
It’s already illegal to text and drive and visit social media sites while driving in Louisiana.
The bill now moves to the full house.