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Bill passes to ban texting and driving

Updated: Wednesday, 04 May 2011, 4:40 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 01 May 2011, 5:11 PM EDT

Amanda Jarrett
Jaclyn Bevis

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTHI) - In a tight vote in the Indiana Senate, a bill passed Friday that makes it illegal to read and send text messages while driving.

The bill will allow cell phone calls.

Supporters hope the ban increases awareness about the dangers of texting and driving.

Those against the bill said it's a tough law to enforce.

Indiana State Police said more than 1,000 accidents last year involved cell phone usage.

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Bill passes to ban texting and driving

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