The city of Shawnee is looking to amend its municipal code to crack down on distracted driving caused by people watching videos on their phones. On Monday, the Shawnee Council Committee discussed amending city code to include language that explicitly addresses drivers watching videos and livestreams behind the wheel. Current city code only outlaws sending written communications, like texting and emails, while driving. The amendment would cover a broader grouping of distracted driving behaviors, including using the internet or other social media platforms like Facebook and watching videos on apps like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
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