Name: Lakewood's new law prohibiting cell phone use while driving is now in effect
Uploaded: 12/2/2019 11:19:57 PM
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Description: The city of Lakewood's new law banning cell phone use while driving is now in effect. Using a cell phone while driving in Lakewood will now be a primary offense.

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