Reckless Highway Behavior
Has the situation improved? From 11 years ago:
NBC Channel 10 in Philadelphia reported that “New Jersey legislators pushed forward a plan to make it illegal to text message while driving. The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee voted unanimously to release the proposal after several legislators admitted frequently firing off text messages while behind the wheel, even though they know doing so is dangerous.”
“Assemblyman Paul Moriarty acknowledges doing it himself, but he’s not proud of it. ‘It’s very, very dangerous,’ he said. Citing that risk, the Democratic assemblyman wants to stop motorists from sending text messages while driving.”
“‘It’s more dangerous than talking on a cell phone because I believe you can keep your eyes on the road when talking on a cell phone,’ Moriarty said. That’s not the case when typing and sending text messages, he said. ‘I only assume they’re using their knees to drive,’ Moriarty said.”
NBC Channel 10 in Philadelphia reported that “New Jersey legislators pushed forward a plan to make it illegal to text message while driving. The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee voted unanimously to release the proposal after several legislators admitted frequently firing off text messages while behind the wheel, even though they know doing so is dangerous.”
“Assemblyman Paul Moriarty acknowledges doing it himself, but he’s not proud of it. ‘It’s very, very dangerous,’ he said. Citing that risk, the Democratic assemblyman wants to stop motorists from sending text messages while driving.”
“‘It’s more dangerous than talking on a cell phone because I believe you can keep your eyes on the road when talking on a cell phone,’ Moriarty said. That’s not the case when typing and sending text messages, he said. ‘I only assume they’re using their knees to drive,’ Moriarty said.”
