There are way too many incidents involving cars and alcohol. Drinking and driving is probably the number one cause of accidents that kill. What many don’t realize is that text messaging and driving is also a big concern when it comes to accidents. Lawyers in the New York Legislature are trying to pass laws that prohibit text messaging while driving a vehicle. The same state legislature as well as other states has already passed laws forbidding drivers from using hand held cell phones. There is a method to the madness. If you think about, it can not be safe to have your head down with your fingers moving across your cell phone instead of your eyes on the road with your hands on the wheel. In a recent survey done by the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company one in five drivers said that they do in fact text message while they are driving. That number increases to one in three that text and drive. Of the states that have in fact passed laws banning test messaging while driving, none are really cracking down on the issue. Other than a small fine of maybe $100, the states are doing nothing to enforce these new laws.
I think this is great that the states are finally coming to there senses when it comes to cell phones. I will admit that I do use my cell phone when I am in the car but I try to refrain from text messaging while driving. Text messaging takes more away from one’s focus on driving more than talking on a cell phone. As one of the articles says, ‘For most people driving in a car is the most dangerous thing they do all day. So why not focus on being safe and not worry about text messaging.’ I’m happy these laws are being passed, hopefully they can be enforced and they will make our roads safer.
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/pcworld/20090328/tc_pcworld/policechiefshowswhytextingdrivingdontmix
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