BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – A proposed bill could make using a cellphone while driving a primary offense, allowing officers to pull drivers over solely for phone use behind the wheel.
- A proposed Nebraska bill would make cellphone use while driving a primary offense, allowing police to pull drivers over solely for phone use
- Nebraska is currently one of very few states without hands-free driving laws
- A retired police officer injured by a distracted driver and current law enforcement support the legislation
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:A proposed Nebraska bill could make using a cellphone while driving a primary offense, allowing officers to pull drivers over solely for phone use behind the wheel.
Currently, Nebraska doesn’t have a hands-free driving law. While texting and driving is technically prohibited, officers cannot pull drivers over for cellphone use alone.
The proposed legislation has support from law enforcement, including Officer Andrew Monay with the Bellevue Police Department…