Proposed Law Could Ban Teen Driver Cell Phone Use

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Updated: 2:06 AM Nov 19, 2008 Proposed Law Could Ban Teen Driver Cell Phone Use No talking and driving if you're 18 and younger. Posted: 11:25 PM Nov 18, 2008

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Driving while talking on your cell phone could soon be banned--if you're 18 or under.

That's what Kentucky Lawmaker Rick Nelson wants. Representative Nelson introduced legislation to ban all teen cell phone use, except in the case of an emergency.

Nelson says teen drivers need to be able to concentrate on the road without distractions.

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Posted by: AMANDA Location: CYNTHIANA on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:07 AM

I'm 20 years old and I believe if its going to be outlawed for teens it should be outlawed for any and every driver. NOT JUST TEENS! And it should be enforced ALSO.
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Posted by: Stephanie Location: Lexington on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:30 PM

I am 17 and I agree that cell phones should be banned while driving unless your using a handsfree headset. i see the dangers and know as a teen driver how little distractions affect you. BUT i also believe this should be for adults as well... I have seen just as many BAD drivers on the road that were adults on thier cell phones. In fact, two of my friends were hit in an intersection by an adult driver that was on their cell phone and ran the red light. I understand that teens are more likely to be distracted but not that much changes when you turn 19.
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Posted by: k Location: knott on Nov 20, 2008 at 09:37 PM

Oh well why not make it for everyone, some of the older drivers suck...
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