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Utah Transit proposes fines for distracted behavior near rail crossings

Under the proposed ordinance, a person caught talking or texting on a cellphone, listening to a portable music device, reading and even attending to personal hygiene or grooming, could be fined by UTA police.

March 28, 2012
Utah Transit proposes fines for distracted behavior near rail crossings

 

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ODGEN, Utah — The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is considering an ordinance that would make distracted behavior around trains and train crossings an offense subject to fines, according to a Standard-Examiner report. Under the proposed ordinance, a person caught talking or texting on a cellphone, listening to a portable music device, reading and even attending to personal hygiene or grooming, could be fined by UTA police $50 on the first offense and $100 on any following offenses.

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