Teen drivers face cellphone ban under Senate bill

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PHOENIX (AP) — State lawmakers are coming after teen drivers’ cellphones.

A bill approved by the Senate Committee on Public Safety on Wednesday seeks to prohibit teenagers from using wireless devices while they have their learner’s permit and during the first six months of their license, except for in emergencies.

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