Ark. House OKs bill limiting teens' cell phone use

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House has approved a bill that bans drivers under 18 from using cell phones while behind the wheel.

By a vote of 62-27, the House approved the measure Wednesday. The bill bans all cell phone use by drivers under 18, and would only allow a hands-free phone for drivers under 21.

Rep. Allen Kerr, R-Little Rock and an insurance agent, said he introduced the bill to help cut down on fatal accidents involving teenagers.

The measure now goes to the Senate.