In October, the U.S. federal Department of Transportation, supported by an executive order from President Obama, announced plans for a nationwide ban on texting while driving.
The Governors Highway Safety Association summarizes current U.S. state laws restricting the use of mobile phones while driving, including information on restrictions on texting. They state that "19 states, the District of Columbia and Guam now ban text messaging for all drivers [and] …. 9 states prohibit text messaging by novice drivers…. 1 state restricts school bus drivers from texting while driving."
Some scoffers argue that any law about texting while driving must inevitably be pointless. For example, in a ÙS News & World Report discussion board posting, “Henry Brunjes of NY” wrote, “I see it as basically non enforceable. With technology what it is, we can determine if a cell phone was in use at the time of an accident. However, if more than one person is in the car, how to prove the driver was texting or talking, will be almost impossible.” However, there are plenty of people driving around by themselves who might be saved, so that argument doesn't seem very weighty.
I doubt that laws alone will significantly alter the behavior of drivers, especially young drivers who have fallen into the trap of texting while driving. However, there are technological barriers to mobile-phone use while driving that might work better. For example, Trinity-Noble in Pennsylvania has a range of products that might make a significant difference to highway safety.
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