Archives for December 2009

‘Cellphone Madness’: Dumb but fun

These college kids from Toronto are clever enough to make this video but dumb enough to think cell phone driving laws don't work. Pretty funny, though. (Hat tip to reader James for finding this.) … [Read more...]

Colorado, N. Carolina texting bans in effect

Texting while driving is illegal in Colorado and North Carolina, as of now. The North Carolina ban prohibits all drivers from text messaging and emailing. The law calls for a $100 fine plus court costs, but no points for the infractions. The legislation was signed by Gov. Bev Perdue in mid-June. About two-thirds of North Carolina adults reportedly approve of bans on use of cell phones while driving, but legislation outlawing motorists' use of handheld cell phones was put on hold in 2009 after a poor reception in the Commerce Committee. Violations by school bus drivers will be treated as … [Read more...]