{"id":2254,"date":"2012-12-07T08:17:26","date_gmt":"2012-12-07T12:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.sellcell.com\/blog\/?p=2254"},"modified":"2019-04-12T11:07:15","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T11:07:15","slug":"michigan-considers-discriminatory-cell-law-aimed-at-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sellcell.com\/blog\/michigan-considers-discriminatory-cell-law-aimed-at-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan considers discriminatory cell law aimed at teens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellcell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Ban-mobile-phone.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2255\" title=\"Michigan considers discriminatory cell law aimed at teens\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sellcell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Ban-mobile-phone.jpg\" alt width=\"180\" height=\"120\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2255 lazyload\" title=\"Michigan considers discriminatory cell law aimed at teens\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20180%20120%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"180\" height=\"120\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sellcell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Ban-mobile-phone.jpg\"><\/a>There may soon be a new form of road rage in Michigan if the state\u2019s Transportation Committee recommends a controversial new regulation.&nbsp; The legislators making up the committee are considering a ban on cell phone use by teen drivers.&nbsp; At this time, the proposed regulation would have no impact on adults unless they have teenager in the house, in which case the adults will probably get an earful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb10\">\n<\/p><p>The law, already approved by the Michigan State Senate, would make it illegal for 16- and 17- year olds who are driving under a graduated license to use a cell phone.&nbsp; Both placing and answering calls are included in the ban, as is participating in \u201cverbal communication through the cellular telephone.\u201d There is an exception, however: if a vehicle were equipped with a voice-operated system, then cell use would be allowed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb10\">\n<\/p><p>The proposed law would carry a $100 fine for violators and is named Kelsey\u2019s Law to remind everyone of the tragedy of Kelsey Raffaele, a 17-year-old who was talking on a cell phone when her car crashed, causing her own death.&nbsp; Supporters of the legislation are hoping to prevent future Kelseys, but in order to take effect the Michigan House must move on the legislation during what little remains of 2012.&nbsp; Otherwise, the bill will have to start over from scratch and gain Senate approval a second time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb10\">\n<\/p><p>The law offers no incentives in the form of cash for phones, but then again, it\u2019s doubtful whether the ban would make a teen say, \u201cI want to sell my cell phone!\u201d<\/p>\n<p 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