05-13-2007, 10:05 AM
Quote:Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire yesterday signed this countrys first law putting the kibosh on the dangerous practice of text messaging while behind the wheel of a moving automobile. Bully for her.
Lawmakers in the other Washington should take note and follow suit, but in the meantime several other states, including New Jersey, are considering similar legislation...
A major weakness in the Washington law is that it allows for enforcement of the no-texting-while-driving provision only when the driver has already committed another traffic offense...
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