California...no more cells while driving

[lguzman1]

That's true, you know people will still be doing.

[camellia0]

That's how it is in Maryland and Washington. I put my phone on speaker when I go out.

[Gerianne]

I know many of us watch movies and think that bad things can't happen to us.
There are movies that show what terrible accidents happen when a driver is distracted.

People do a lot of things while they are driving.
A driver has to focus one one thing - driving.
If people would do the right thing in the first place, there would not need to be a law created when they do the wrong thing.
As a TV radio host says "common sense people."
we were born with it; we just need to listen to it.

[ljrjess69]

sounds like a good plan,,,,,,,,,,,,

[JaniceSW]

I know many of us watch movies and think that bad things can't happen to us.
There are movies that show what terrible accidents happen when a driver is distracted.

People do a lot of things while they are driving.
A driver has to focus one one thing - driving.
If people would do the right thing in the first place, there would not need to be a law created when they do the wrong thing.
As a TV radio host says "common sense people."
we were born with it; we just need to listen to it.

Gerianne:  You have one of the comments I agree with wholeheartedly.  A little common sense and self-discipline would go a long way.  We lived without cell phones a long time and one phone call is not that important when you are operating a machine that weighs tons and can kill or maim.  I agree with another comment about raising the amount you have to pay if ticketed.  Maybe the first ticket can be relatively low, but after that the ticket needs to be significant.  It needs to be enforced!  I was reading that because of the number of accidents due to distracted driving in some states, insurance is being increased a fair amount.  For Pete's sake, people!

[patapon555]

I'm surprised that hasn't been the rule since the beginning. It doesn't matter though. People will still do it

[mrisha]

Too bad other states do not enforce the no cell phone up to ear while driving.  Where I live they said by law it's illegal, but they have done nothing to enforce it. 

[davissy]

Good, too many people are texting while driving.

[sherryfan]

they should be done it first place. but can they be caught at night time 

[plennis]

I do accident investigation for the CHP, about 90% of the accidents anymore are caused by peple using their cell, talking testing, reading messages.  It will definitely have an impact on insurance rates for people in accidents or ticketed.

[mardukblood2009]

A lot of states are doing that. I know Maryland and New Jersey have this. I think New York and Delaware might have it too. I am in Pennsylvania and you can still drive with your cell phone as of now.

[gaylasue]

With my iPhone and my Civic, any calls I get can be answered hands-free by pushing a button on my steering wheel.

[bretay]

i personally dont think anyone should texting while driving..if you have to make a call.use hands free or pullover

[bremer51]

Good idea. One second looking away from the road can cause an accident.  It will be hard to enforce.

[bleyd]

Nothing will change.  People are still gonna use their phones while driving.  It's too hard to enforce.