BEXLEY, Ohio -- If you’re driving in Bexley, you should have your hands on the wheel and away from your mobile device.
NBC 4 reported with the FAST FACTS.
Bexley became the first Central Ohio city to enact a texting ban late Tuesday.
Bexley City Council voted unanimously to outlaw texting while driving and also banned other Internet-based communication, including reading texts or e-mails, while you're driving.
Nancy Garland is the state representative from that area and said she co-sponsored a bill in August that would ban texting statewide.
The ordinance could cost violators a $150 fine and minor misdemeanor charge.
The texting-while-driving ban has hit a total of 14 states, including California and New York.
In Ohio, the city of Cleveland recently banned using text while driving within city limits.
Fines in Cleveland range from $100 to $500 based on the amount of offenses.
NBC 4 previously asked Bexley police whether officers really could spot a violator.
"Basically, the officer would have to observe the violation, but it would be pretty difficult because the car door tends to be in the way," Bexley Captain Robert Buty said.
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