Driving Bans Considered
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A number of state legislatures are moving to ban texting and some are moving to ban all telephone use while driving.
That’s because studies show the danger of accidents increases sharply when a driver is using a phone.
A consensus is said to be forming to ban all cell phone use by drivers. A recent report estimated there are now 200 bills in state legislatures aimed at curbing driver distractions, mostly phoning.
More bills are expected to be introduced in coming months. They are described as being in the public interest and if enforced would save lives and reduce automobile accidents.
The difficulty is expected to come in enforcement, as some term this yet another invasion of individual rights.
