Personal Injury Law

Phoenix Bans Texting While Driving

By Randall Udelman, Esq.

Last week, Phoenix became the first city in the nation to ban text messaging while driving. Based on dangers associated with distracted driving, city officials concluded that the dangers of text messaging while driving outweigh any possible public benefits. For the next thirty days, police officers and other public officials will notify and educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving and the civil penalty imposed of up to $100 if you are caught texting and driving.

Full post as published by Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer on September 24, 2007 (boomark / email).