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POLL: Should Dogs be Banned from Riding on Drivers' Laps?

State lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would put pets on the list of distractions for drivers in Rhode Island.

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Dogs and texting could potentially share something in common. 

If a proposed bill is passed, both would be considered serious driving distractions to drivers in Rhode Island, according to a Fox News report Tuesday.

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The bill, currently making its way through the state legislature, aims to ban drivers from having their pets ride on their laps. 

Violators would pay an $85 fine for the first offense, a $100 fine for the second offense and $125 for subsequent offenses. 

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Do you agree? Are pets serious distractions for drivers on the road? Weigh in on today's poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 

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