Ban texting while driving

Good news from a CBS/NY Times poll: nearly all American want texting while driving banned.

Ninety-seven percent support the prohibition of texting while driving, an unusual level of agreement for any topic. Eighty percent also support a ban on talking on a hand-held cellphone while driving.

While a ban would not alone stop the behavior, the punishments that would follow can have an impact. A program similar to that which has reduced drunk driving would be a good start.

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