The House Transportation Committee approved a bill this morning that would prohibit drivers from using a handheld cell phone while driving. Slidell Representative Brian Glorioso says a person behind the wheel who is more focused on his phone than the road is a threat to other motorists…
The Louisiana Legislature has rejected similar proposals to the past, but supporters of a ban on handling cell phone use while driving say the proposed legislation can help reduce auto insurance rates, by reducing crashes. Alexandria defense attorney Ed Tarpley, however, doubts this proposed law can reduce auto insurance rates…
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Highway safety advocates say a ban on handheld cell phones while driving in Louisiana is really needed.
Over 30-thousand Caddo and Bossier Parish SWEPCO customers lost power Saturday because of grid instability, and PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell wants answers. Sean Richardson has more.