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The Hawaiʻi Police Department is reminding the public about a county law that limits the use of cell phones while driving. County Ordinance 09-82A makes it illegal to use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while driving—except with a hands-free mechanism. The ordinance took effect nearly two years ago, on January 1, 2010.

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The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public that officers will begin to issue traffic citations next month for motorists who use an electronic mobile device while driving. In August, the Hawai’i County Council passed County Ordinance 09-82A, which will make it illegal to use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while driving—except […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Mayor Billy Kenoi yesterday signed an ordinance into law that mandates the use of a hands-free device when using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. Bill 66, introduced by Hawai‘i County Councilman Pete Hoffmann, was adopted by the Council on June 16. The signed ordinance was delivered to the County Clerk’s […]

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