Saying it will decrease the number of
distracted-driving injuries and fatalities on Wisconsin roads, two
Democrats – Representative Peter Barca of Kenosha and Senator John
Lehman of Racine – have introduced legislation requiring a hands-free
device when using a cell phone while driving. Barca says there is
absolutely no doubt in his mind it will save lives. A Harvard study reported
cell phone use contributes to six percent of all the crashes in the U.S.
and 26-hundred deaths annually. Barca points out that 40 other
states now also ban texting while driving. In January, Illinois became
the 12th state to prohibit hand-held cell phone use while driving. A 2009 study from the Wisconsin
State Patrol said inattentive driving was a factor in 18 percent of
crashes and 14 percent of fatal crashes.
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