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New hands-free ordinance to mirror state law BY DARRELL JACKSON Peoria Times Staff Writer
Peoria City Council voted at a recent meeting to amend city code and enact the new statewide hands-free law, which prohibits the use of portable wireless communication devices while driving. The city’s new ordinance will mirror the state law, which was passed in April. That measure, HB 2318, prohibits drivers from using any kind of wireless communication device while driving — whether talking, texting, typing or browsing social media sites — unless the device is in hands-free mode. The new law not only applies to cell-
“Too many lives have been lost because of texting and driving,” Ducey said during a signing ceremony in April. “Too many families have needlessly grieved the loss of a loved one due to a preventable tragedy. I called on legislators to provide a solution that will save lives — and I am grateful for their efforts to do just that. This legislation takes important, clear and common sense steps to prevent texting and driving.” Peoria City Attorney Vanessa Hickman said the city’s amendment will follow the state’s warning period through December 31, 2020.
phones, but any kind of portable wireless communication or standalone electronic device. Although HB 2318 bans handheld cellphone use while driving, vehicle operators are allowed to use their phones at stoplights and when their vehicle is parked. Drivers are also allowed to use their phones in an emergency. For the time being, those found in violation are subject to a warning. Tickets will not be issued until January 2021. The Legislature passed HB 2318 on April 22 after 11 previous failed attempts to pass legislation on the issue. It was signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey later that day.
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After nearly half a year of searching for leads, twin brothers from Peoria have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at Sugar n Spice, a bakery located in Goodyear. Terrell and Durrell Whitfield, both 21, allegedly committed the robbery to settle a drug debt with the bakery’s doughnut cook, Joseph Conklin, 45, of Phoenix, Goodyear police said. Police said the twin brothers were selling fentanyl pills to Conklin, who was also arrested for alleged involvement. SEE ROBBERY PAGE 3
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