MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives has delayed a vote on an effort to ban the use of handheld cellphones while driving.
Representatives on Tuesday postponed a vote in order to work on amendments.
Under the bill, drivers would not be allowed to hold a phone or use any other part of their body to support the device. A person could use steering wheel controls or a headset to use the phone but only if it does not require more than one touch of a button.
Republican Rep. K.L. Brown of Jacksonville said the bill is an opportunity to save lives in the state.