Teen Driving & Cell-Phones Don't Mix

California joins 15 other states in legistation that prohibits teenagers from using mobile phones while driving.

California bans cell-phone use for teen drivers
-Older motorists are allowed hands-free devices — but minors aren't
Associated Press
Sept 14, 2007

"A message from the state of California to its 16- and 17-year-olds: Dnt txt n drv — thx. A law signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday will require those teens to put down all cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. Older drivers will be able to use hands-free devices but minors won’t enjoy that luxury — in part because of the popularity of text-messaging among teens....Schwarzenegger’s signature means California joins 15 states and the District of Columbia in banning the use of wireless communication devices for teenage drivers. Nearly a dozen other states are considering similar action, according to the American Automobile Association. The governor cited statistics by the California Highway Patrol that cell phone use is a primary cause of accidents caused by distracted drivers. He also referred to a Ford Motor Co. study saying teens are four times more likely to be distracted than adults by cell phone use"....
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