Michigan House approves bills banning cellphone use while driving.

The Michigan House passed three bills that would make it illegal to hold and use a cellphone while driving, including scrolling, searching, calling, etc. If signed into law, Michigan would become the 26th state in the U.S. to establish hands-free driving laws. Violators would face fines and/or community service, and civil fines ordered in the event of a crash caused by cellphone use while driving would be double the amount that would otherwise be ordered. Exceptions include law enforcement, first responders, and using GPS in a hands-free fashion.