NHTSA Calls For Nationwide Ban On Texting While Driving ~ Kerckhoff Law, APC
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for a nationwide ban of texting while driving.


CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, CA, March 12, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for a nationwide ban of texting while driving. While some states, like California, have already banned texting while driving, and others are considering a ban or working towards one, there are other states who don't have any plans or framework to begin the process. This is where the NHTSA wants to help - it has developed a basic framework for these states to help get the ball rolling on a ban.

The NHTSA's framework includes the suggestion that any offender who is caught using their phone while driving should face a $75 fine, as well as punishments that would limit and hinder his/her driving privileges. The NHTSA's rules also suggest that if one of these cell phone-distracted drivers injures or kills someone in a car accident, that they be charged with a felony.

We all know the dangers associated with texting while driving. Even Oprah has joined the cause, ending each of her shows with a request that viewers sign her pledge to not text and drive. It would be great to see all states implement a ban on texting while driving. Many lives would be saved and many auto accidents would be prevented. The framework developed by the NHTSA will hopefully encourage more states to join the nineteen that have already banned texting while driving.

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