Philadelphia drivers means that the mobile phone! From 1 December 2008 if you are caught driving and talking on a mobile phone texting is the price you pay. The Philadelphia police officers will pull over drivers who talk or text message to your phone. For the month of November only a warning. Not only is the ban for motorists but also cyclists, roller skates, skateboards and scooters!
The traffic citation will be a substantial fine $ 75regarding the violations. Mayor Nutter this ban has been effectively adopted in May 2009. However, the ban will not come in the very near future. The fact remains that if you are distracted while driving are a danger to themselves and others on the road. Drivers are encouraged to use their hands free devices, so at least when talking while driving, have both hands on the wheel.
Talking and driving is putting others' lives on the line, the textmessage is not so important! This is particularly dangerous for drivers of teenagers when their whole life revolves around text messaging. According to the American Life Project, a quarter of boys who say they text while driving.
There are tons of studies showing that texting while driving is dangerous. A recent study says Virginia Tech texters are 23 times more likely to crash. About 20 young drivers have the highest mortality rate among all ages from driving last year,According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Driver 20-29 in second place. Some tips for teens and adults to prevent text messages while driving can leave the phone while driving to reach it in the trunk, something to eliminate the temptation to answer the phone.
A recent study says Virginia Tech texters are 23 times more likely to crash.
We are all guilty of this to some extent, adults can be obtained just as easily. As adultsWe believe that every call is an important and urgent needs that can not wait. Before cell phones we had to wait up to call home, awaiting a moment on the side of the road is nothing in comparison. Parents should set an example for their teens, but not talking or texting while driving, and a line of family, if possible. The bottom line is ultimately the law will intervene if the parents, but adults can at least try not to wake the precedent ofphone use while driving in the car.
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