Minnesota Looks To Improve Highway Workers Safety

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Minnesota is looking some new rules aimed at improving the safety of highway construction workers.

One proposal would prohibit cell phone use - even hands-free devices – in work zones and establishes a new $375 fine for speeding when construction workers are present.

A second also proposes a ban on the use of mobile phones in construction zones, plus a $375 fine for drivers who don't obey safety flaggers in work zones.

The bills are now being debated at the committee level.