Thursday, October 25, 2007
No cell phone ban yet
It is amazing to me how quickly misinformation is spread. In the last few weeks, a ton of messages have gone out on the Web about the new Pennsylvania law banning cell phone use while driving. Here is the straight scoop on that law. It has not yet been passed and is not likely to be passed for quite a while. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering a measure that would ban the use of hand-held cell phones in automobiles. It is being discussed by a House subcommittee. It must clear the committee, then go to the entire House for a vote. It must then be passed by the Senate, then it must go to the governor to be signed. That takes time. Often it takes a lot of time.
So while the state House is considering such a measure, it will not become law for quite a while. And while the law does not as yet prohibit your from using your cell phone while driving, common sense does. It can be dangerous. So if you want to talk, consider pulling over into a parking lot to return the call.
So while the state House is considering such a measure, it will not become law for quite a while. And while the law does not as yet prohibit your from using your cell phone while driving, common sense does. It can be dangerous. So if you want to talk, consider pulling over into a parking lot to return the call.
