Web Wednesday: Texting And Driving

Law enforcement officials say they're seeing more traffic accidents caused by people not paying attention. One thing that is taking drivers' eyes off the road is texting.
13 states now have laws against texting while driving and 17 more are considering them.
But some say what we really need is a federal ban -- making it illegal in every state.
Law enforcement officials say texting at the wheel is one of the most dangerous driving habits -- but it's also a hard habit to break.
Some argue that drinking and driving is against the law because it impairs your judgement and slows your reflexes -- texting does the same thing.
According to a 2008 AAA market research study: 1 in 7 drivers admits sending text messages in the driver's seat.
Among 18-to-24 year olds it's even higher: 1 of every 2 drivers text and drive.
Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida do NOT have laws banning texting and driving but bills have been proposed during the 2009 legislative session in all three states to make texting and driving illegal.

source: CBS News

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