DOT: Cellphone use now illegal in roadwork zones

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A new state law went into effect on Oct. 1 making it illegal to talk on a handheld mobile device while driving in a Wisconsin roadwork zone.

The law is part of ongoing efforts to reduce distracted driving and increase safety for motorists and workers throughout the state. Drivers caught in violation face fines of up to $40 on first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses.

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