A recent survey of readers indicates that the major of those responding believe that texting-while-driving should be banned in Illinois.
Just how much distraction to a driver is it, when he pays enough attention to his BlackBerry or his cell phone to tap in a text message and send it? Plenty!
Forty-eight (48) readers responded.
35 (73%) readers believe Texting While Driving should be banned in Illinois.
13 (27%) readers don't. (I wonder if they texted their No's to this site.)
Next time you see a driver texting while his vehicle is moving, give a ring to your local law enforcement jurisdiction, especially if that driver is weaving in his lane, driving off onto the shoulder, crossing the centerline or tailgating.
You never know who is interested…
3 months ago
1 comment:
BOTH texting and talking on a cell phone while operating a vehicle (unless using a hands free phone to talk) should be banned just like in the city of Chicago. I am getting annoyed by these punk a** drivers not paying attention to road. Guess what? It is OK to not be communicating with someone for awhile. Can't people just do like many years ago? If you call someone and they are not home leave them a message.
But here's another thing: how will the police know if someone is texing or dialing a number? I guess if they count more than 7"presses" the person is probably texting.
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