Safety Agency: Ban All Cell Phone Use in Cars

Last month I wrote about Texas cities that ban texting and driving. Now the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants to take bans on distracted driving a step further.

Earlier this week they recommended the United States ban all electronic portable devices behind the wheel, including Bluetooth speakers and headsets. The only exception would be emergency 911 calls. “No call, no text, no update is worth a human life,” said NTSB Chairwoman Deborah Hersman.

Read More:

•  Why we should ban drivers from using portable electronic devices  - The Washington Post
• Journey to Ban Phoning While Driving Begins - The San Antonio Express-News