Tennessee bill would outlaw using phone while driving

A Tennessee state senator says he knows there will be considerable resistance to a measure that would affect how most in the state behave on daily basis, but is pointing to hard numbers for why he's sponsoring the legislation.

Sen. Jim Tracy, R-Shelbyville, is sponsoring a bill for the second year that would outlaw using a mobile phone with your hands while driving, and also attach a penalty for minors who are found guilty of the proposed infraction. The measure has already been delayed in the Senate once.

Tracy said he's going to delay the bill a couple of weeks to "work on some of the language," but says it's time to consider updating state laws as more people use hands-free devices while driving.

"I think people will have a hard time giving up their freedom," Tracy said.

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