TOWN AND COUNTRY - The St. Louis suburb of Town and Country struck down a plan that would have banned the use of cell phones while driving unless a handsfree device is being used.
The city council voted against the proposal Monday night.
The proposal came after an accident last month killed three people, amid reports that the tractor-trailer driver responsible for the wreck was distracted by a cell phone.
Some states have adopted cell phone bans, and Missouri lawmakers may consider a statewide proposal in 2009.