Tougher Distracted Driving Laws Considered

Public Hearing On Proposal Expected TodayHARTFORD, Conn. -- State lawmakers were slated to discuss a bill that would bring tougher penalties to distracted driving offenders.Under the new bill, fines would be raised for repeat offenders up to $500, and jail time for a second offense.The state has already tried to impose fines: $100 for the first offense, $150 for the second and $200 for violations after that, but it hasn't seemed to make a dent in the use of phones by drivers."It's not going to

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