July 20, 2007
New York Senator Calls for End to Texting While Driving
Following the death of five recent high school graduates as a result of "texting while driving," Senator Carl L. Marcellino has called for the New York Legislature to pass S.3195, reports Government Technology.
"This bill would prohibit the writing, sending or reading of text messages on mobile phones while driving. The bill is carried in the Assembly by Assemblyman Felix Ortiz.
"Talking on cell phones isn't the only distraction that causes distracted driving. The explosion of text messaging has created a new problem. The recent tragedy in Canandaigua highlights how deadly the combination of texting and driver inexperience can be. We owe it to the families of these young people to pass this bill now," said Marcellino.
Previously: - Cell phone use may have been factor in crash
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