An ordinance in the west Georgia city of Villa Rica would have fined drivers $75 if they did not use a hands-free device for their cell phone. The fine would jump to $250 if the violation led to a traffic accident. (Photo Courtesy of Anthony Dodd via Fotopedia.)
Villa Rica Mayor J. Collins said he vetoed the measure Monday because he feels the ordinance needs to be looked at on a larger scale. Collins said it's something the state should address.
The mayor also said he had concerns that the ordinance would be seen as a way to generate money for the city, and he doesn't want the town to be seen in a negative light, like "a speed trap or a cell phone trap town."
The ordinance would have fined drivers $75 -- or $250 if the violation led to a traffic accident.
