S.280 passed by the Vermont House and Senate was signed into law by the Governor today. The law prohibits texting while driving on highways in Vermont and imposes a penalty of $100 and two points for the first offense and $250 and five points for a second or subsequent offense within a two year period.
Drivers under 18 who hold a junior operator’s license are specifically prohibited from using cell phones and other portable electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle in Vermont.
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