No more texting while driving

As of today, it’s illegal for Coloradans to send text messages, e-mails and tweets while operating a vehicle. The new law also prohibits anyone younger than 18 years from using a cell phone at all while driving.

The new law is being praised for its intentions, but is being criticized because it may be tough to enforce. According to Molly Bosley any action perceived by officers as data input can be considered illegal under this new law.

So far, 18 states have adopted the law and more are expected to join soon.

The dangers of using a cell phone while driving have been well documented. The time it takes to break can vary under different circumstances.

• Unimpaired: .54 seconds to brake
• Legally drunk: add 4 feet
• Reading e-mail: add 36 feet
• Sending a text: add 70 feet

For more information go to:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-11-16-teens-cellphones_N.htm