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Since ComSonics is allegedly developing a radar gun-like device with which officers would be able to detect drivers who are texting, some states in the US are already reconsidering driving laws. It was recently reported that a bill being drafted by a Billings legislator would ban cellphones use while driving in Montana.
To be or not to be a distracted driver, this is the question. Or at least that seems to be the question on the lips of some of the world’s car makers CEOs. As opposed to some regulators who believe people shouldn’t use a phone while driving at all, auto manufacturers are rather looking towards improving safety figures, in a way that collisions would be prevented.
Most of the new models have several sensors that help the driver keep himself and fellows in traffic safe and sound. Some more advances amenities imply a connection via GPS, that offers the car information about the road ahead, which later is used by the car automatically.
But, we are not all rich rappers to afford getting the latest Rolls-Royce model every six months or so. At least that seems to be the way a Billings legislator in Montana thinks, since he is considering banning using a cellphone while driving in the state. After all, according to the Montana Department of Transportation, approximately 63% of the state’s drivers already live in areas that ban cellphone use while behind the wheel.
As we speak, according to Governors Highway Safety Association, 14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands currently prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. Moreover, no state bans all cell phone use for all drivers, but 38 states and D.C. ban it when it comes to novice drivers, and 20 states and D.C. prohibit it for school bus drivers.
As to texting while driving, Washington was the first state to pass a ban in 2007. Currently, 44 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands ban text messaging for all drivers.
Most of the new models have several sensors that help the driver keep himself and fellows in traffic safe and sound. Some more advances amenities imply a connection via GPS, that offers the car information about the road ahead, which later is used by the car automatically.
But, we are not all rich rappers to afford getting the latest Rolls-Royce model every six months or so. At least that seems to be the way a Billings legislator in Montana thinks, since he is considering banning using a cellphone while driving in the state. After all, according to the Montana Department of Transportation, approximately 63% of the state’s drivers already live in areas that ban cellphone use while behind the wheel.
Which states ban using the phone while driving
To be more accurate, reports are Democratic Rep. Virginia Court, of Billings, is the one to be reportedly drafting the legislation who will ban the use of any hand-held electronic device while driving on a highway, including while being stopped temporarily at a stop sign or a light.As we speak, according to Governors Highway Safety Association, 14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands currently prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. Moreover, no state bans all cell phone use for all drivers, but 38 states and D.C. ban it when it comes to novice drivers, and 20 states and D.C. prohibit it for school bus drivers.
As to texting while driving, Washington was the first state to pass a ban in 2007. Currently, 44 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands ban text messaging for all drivers.
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