It may soon be  easier for a police officer to pull you over for using your cell phone while driving.  On Thursday, lawmakers in Olympia passed a bill that will allow officers to write tickets for texting and talking while driving without a hand-free device.

As of now, an officer can only give you a ticket for using your phone if you make another traffic infraction such as speeding.  Officer Tim Moses with the Spokane Police Department says officers have waited a long time for a stricter cell phone law.  "When you're going 60 miles-per-hour, and a car is moving hundreds of feet a second, and you're looking at your cell phone, and your not paying attention to that 4,000 lb. speeding bullet you're in charge of, you're looking at a cell phone, that's what's wrong," said Moses.  The bill, which still needs to be signed by Governor Christine Gregoire before becoming law, is getting mixed emotions with drivers.  "I think its a good bill, it should be a primary offense, cell phones are way too distracting," said Ray McNamara.   "I think it has good intentions," said Janna Ott. "I definitely think the government is trying to make the roads a safer place to be. But, I think it's going to be hard for people to follow." Another driver, Ryan Willmaser, said talking on the phone while driving is a habit and he's not sure if he'll change, even with a $124 fine.  "I can't afford it, so I might be dropping my phone or hanging up on people depending on who I see around me," said Willmaser.The bill is expected to head to the Governor's office next week.