City Council on Monday passed an ordinance that bans texting while driving.
All council members approved the ordinance except for Charleta Tavares, who was not present, 10TV's Tanisha Mallett reported.
The ordinance makes texting while driving a primary offense, meaning that a police officer can pull someone over just for texting.
Fines would be $150 for the offense, 10TV News reported.
The new law will take effect in 30 days.
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