Hands-free texting while driving bill advancing in Missouri Senate

The Missouri Capitol is shown in Jefferson City on May 13, 2022. (Photo by Tessa Weinberg/Missouri Independent)
The Missouri Capitol is shown in Jefferson City on May 13, 2022. (Photo by Tessa Weinberg/Missouri Independent)


Missouri transportation leaders are "cautiously optimistic" lawmakers will adopt a ban on texting and driving this year.

With traffic deaths increasing for the past three years, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is pursuing both legislative and behavioral solutions to curb dangerous driving.

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