By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics
A Senate committee Monday gave approval to a measure that will require adults to use hands-free cellphone devices or face harsher penalties for talking on a cellphone while driving.
Senate Bill 65 is the latest incarnation of efforts by lawmakers who have been trying for at least 15 years to require adult drivers to keep their eyes on the road, instead of on their cellphones.
Current state law already imposes restrictions around cellphones on drivers under 18. But it’s been a much bigger hurdle to impose those same restrictions on adult drivers.
The laws affecting adults permit regular cell phone use for voice calls, although they are prohibited from sending text messages or browsing the internet while behind the wheel.