Clawson Patch Readers Discuss New Teen Cell Phone Law

A new Michigan law, known as "Kelsey's Law" which prohibits teen drivers from using a cell phone while driving a car, goes into to effect Thursday.

According to the bill signed into law earlier this year, if any driver with a temporary drivers permit or a level 1 or 2 graduated license - meaning any driver under the age of 17 - is stopped for a moving violation, he or she could be cited with a civil infraction for using a cell phone. 

Because the violation is a civil infraction, local municipalities will determine the fine.

The legislation was named for a 17-year-old Sault Ste. Marie girl who died in a car crash in 2010 while she was using her cell phone.

Readers of the Clawson Patch Facebook page were asked about their thoughts of law. Here are some of the responses:

• Patti Pounders: No one should text and drive!
• Gary Cosart: I like it, does 50 count as a teen?
• Marybeth McCormick: They should pass this law for all drivers!
• Daryl Ferguson: Age has nothing to do with it. People just need to put what is really important into perspective. Like a status on facebook or live.
• Crysta Hicks: There shouldn't be an age restriction. It should go for all of us!

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