POLL: Do You Agree with Banning Cell Phone Use in Vehicles?
A public forum will be held Tuesday to discuss new proposals.
Drivers who like to talk on the road will soon have to purchase a hands-free set if certain members of the public have their way. MyFoxBoston reports that the State Legislature’s Transportation Committee will host a public forum Tuesday evening to discuss toughening the laws surrounding cell phone use in a moving vehicle. While texting is currently illegal while driving in Massachusetts, motorists are allowed to have voice conversations and are not required to use a hands-free device. That privilege could change depending on what the Transportation Committee decides to propose after Tuesday’s meeting. Those arguing for tougher phone laws are also considering another proposal, according to MyFoxBoston, that would ban the operation of a cell…
Leslie Touw
8:09 pm on Friday, January 20, 2012
Talking to a disembodied voice (w/ or w/o hands) is NOT SAFE, it is far more dangerous than talking to someone present in the car. The reason is that the brain functions involved are the same ones needed for processing the incoming information needed for driving. But because the conversation has an emotional component, it 'trumps' the outside environment compelling the brain to focus on the … more ›