Two Georgia lawmakers are proposing a ban on texting behind the wheel that could make the practice illegal for all drivers. One Georgia lawmaker stated, “I used to text like crazy while driving,” who added that he has since broken the habit. “I had no I idea what was going on around me, and that’s scary. I knew I needed to make some changes before I hurt myself or someone else.” The lawmakers hope banning texting while driving, will help prevent serious injuries and deaths caused by automobile accidents.
If the law passes, it would go into effect July 1 and make Georgia the 20th state to outlaw texting while driving. Colorado, Louisiana, New York, Virginia and Washington are among the 19 states that ban test messages for all drivers. Nine states ban text messaging for teen drivers.
Richard J. Arsenault, 2011
