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Texting while driving becomes illegal in Nassau

Cops in Nassau County began handing out $150 fines Sunday to anyone caught texting while driving. Nassau Legislator Judy Jacobs authored what she calls the Common Sense Bill and is happy to know it is

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Dec 29, 2008, 9:13 AM

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