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WEST VIRGINIA....
Kanawha County Commissioners Kent Carper and Hoppy Shores moved forward Tuesday night on a proposal that would prohibit county employees from using cell phones while driving county-owned vehicles. Under the proposal, exceptions would be made for emergency responders like sheriff's deputies and firefighters, but only under extreme emergencies. Officers will be allowed to use a hands-free devices in emergency situations, but personal calls and text messages from a cell phone can only be made if the deputy pulls the car to the side of the road. Commissioners and other officials will review the proposal before a final vote to enact the policy takes place on November 4th.