With a recent survey that found about 90 percent of American drivers support a ban on texting while driving, organizations are jumping into the mix and giving their opinions on the issue as well.
The American Automobile Association, or AAA, started a campaign this week designed to help lawmakers pass a texting ban in all 50 states in the next four years. The group wants to bring awareness to new research while also showing how the texting ban in California has had a positive impact on the roads in that state.
“Texting while driving poses obvious safety concerns because the user not only takes their eyes off the road, but they also take their hands off the wheel. Texting is simply not an activity that can be done safely while driving,” explained Catherine L. Rossi, the manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Eighteen states currently ban texting while driving. Two other states prohibit teens and new drivers from texting behind the wheel while other states simply ban handheld cell phone usage when driving.
Don’t get caught texting on your cell phone when driving your used cars regardless of where you are. Just because a state does not have a law against it does not mean it is safe for you to do it.