By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services via Arizona Daily Sun
State lawmakers are moving to keep cell phones out of the hands of the newest drivers while behind the wheel.
But the practice apparently will remain legal for most everyone else, unless they are driving in a city or county that has its own ban.
Members of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted 6-1 Tuesday to spell out that those with instructional permits cannot use hand-held devices for any reason at all. That includes not only texting but also talking on the phone.
