A state representative said he is considering legislation that would ban the use of cell phones will driving.

Rep. John Holsclaw, R-Elizabethton, said he plans to file legislation that would make it illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving unless drivers use a hands-free device.

In a statement, Holsclaw said this is the next step in curbing distracted driving.

Texting while driving is already banned in Tennessee.

Fourteen states and Washington DC already prohibit talking on a hand-held phone while driving.

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