Cell phones are everywhere and everyone seems to have one. Texting is a major part of the communication process these days. However, texting while driving can be dangerous because it distracts the driver from paying full attention the road.
House Bill 3250 would prohibit a person driving a motor vehicle on a street or highway from using an electronic communication device to write, send or read a text-based communication and surfing the internet, the fine would be up to $1,000. The bill also would prohibit 18 year olds and younger who have a learner’s permit or an intermediate driver’s license from talking and texting while driving.
Bill 3250 is a good idea because it could save lives. It is pointless that car wrecks are happening due to someone texting or reading a text while driving. Some things can wait till the driver is at a stopped position.
Bill 3250 received a 10-2 vote to be able to head to the full state House for voting. Voting will take place Wednesday, March 3.
—Landa McClure
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