Beachwood: Police now ticketing distracted drivers

11:58 AM, Aug 20, 2012   |    comments
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BEACHWOOD -- A reminder for drivers that if your morning commute Monday took you through Beachwood, put down that cell phone.

After a month of warnings, police will ticket distracted drivers starting Monday.

The city's law bans talking and texting on cell phones and using other electronic devices, like GPS, while driving.

It's a primary offense, so you could be pulled over if an officer spots you on the phone. The fine is $101 and two points against you on your driver's license.

Hands-free devices are fine, as long as you keep both hands on the wheel.

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